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STL → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is preferred for its superior views of the Missouri River, a more direct sightline of the Kansas City skyline, and the dramatic approach into Denver featuring Longs Peak and the northern Front Range.
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Kansas City Skyline
A clear view of the downtown skyscrapers and the Kauffman Center as you cross the MO/KS border.
Missouri River
The route tracks the massive, winding silver ribbon of the river through the heart of Missouri.
Longs Peak
A prominent 14,259-foot mountain that dominates the skyline during the final approach into DEN.
Jeppesen Terminal
Look for the iconic white fabric 'tents' of Denver International Airport just before landing.
Wind Farm Clusters
Large arrays of massive wind turbines spanning the flat horizons of northern Kansas.
This side is exceptional for sunset flights, as the sun dips behind the Rocky Mountains directly in front of you. Keep your camera ready about 35-45 minutes into the flight for the best view of the Missouri River and Kansas City's urban landscape.
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Meramec River Valley
Dense forest and winding river views immediately after takeoff from St. Louis.
Center-Pivot Irrigation
Vibrant green and gold circular crop patterns typical of western Kansas agriculture.
Pikes Peak
Visible in the distance to the southwest during the descent into the Denver basin.
St. Louis Suburbs
Clear views of the sprawling residential communities and golf courses of West County.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the southern sun. During the winter, the southern Rockies often hold more visible snow on the eastern slopes, making for better contrast against the plains during your descent.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,236 km (768 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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