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SGF → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Springfield Branson National Airport (Springfield) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most consistent views of the southern Front Range, including Pikes Peak, and often provides a better perspective of the Denver skyline and the Rocky Mountain foothills during the descent.
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Ozark Plateau
Dense forest and rolling hills immediately after departure from Springfield.
Pivot Irrigation Fields
Mesmerizing geometric green circles against the arid landscape of western Kansas.
Pikes Peak
The massive 14,115-foot summit stands out prominently as you enter Colorado.
South Denver Corridor
Views of the Denver Tech Center and Cherry Creek Reservoir during southern approaches.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, which illuminates the mountains. Look for the stark transition from the flat High Plains to the rising Rockies about 20 minutes before landing. In winter, the snow-capped Pikes Peak is a major highlight on this side.
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Flint Hills
Ancient limestone hills and one of the last remaining tallgrass prairies in Kansas.
Smoky Hills
Dissected plains and chalk monoliths visible in central/northern Kansas.
Longs Peak
The northernmost 'fourteener' in the Front Range, visible during the final descent.
DIA Terminal
The iconic white Teflon-coated tent roof of the Jeppesen Terminal is often visible on the right during landing.
Choose the right side for late afternoon flights to avoid direct glare while viewing the mountains. This side is excellent for spotting the unique architecture of the Denver International Airport terminal itself. Watch for the 'Rocky Mountain National Park' peaks appearing on the horizon north of the city.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 1,023 km (636 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: SGF (37.24570084, -93.38860321)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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