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TYS → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic entry into the Rockies, often offering clear views of Pikes Peak and the southern Front Range during the descent into Denver.
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Cumberland Plateau
Dense forest canopies and deep gorges of the plateau immediately after departing Knoxville.
Mississippi River
A massive silver ribbon cutting through the landscape as you cross the border into Missouri.
The Ozarks
Rolling hills and the intricate shorelines of Lake of the Ozarks visible in southern Missouri.
Great Plains Grids
The mesmerizing geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles across western Kansas.
Pikes Peak
The most famous summit in the southern Front Range, often visible clearly during the Denver arrival sequence.
For the best experience on this westbound flight, opt for a morning departure to keep the sun behind the plane. If flying in the afternoon, the left side will be sunny, so keep your window shade partially closed until you reach the Colorado border to avoid glare while viewing the Rockies.
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St. Louis Skyline
If the flight path trends north, you can spot the Gateway Arch and the downtown skyline along the Mississippi.
Missouri River
The winding, silty curves of the Missouri River as it snakes through the heart of the Midwest.
Kansas City
The urban sprawl and the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers.
Wind Farms
Massive clusters of white wind turbines dotting the landscape across the Kansas-Colorado border.
Longs Peak
The northern anchor of the Front Range and the high peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park on approach.
The right side is the 'shady side' for a westbound flight, providing consistent lighting for photography throughout the trip. Watch closely about 20 minutes before landing for a view of the snow-capped peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park to the northwest.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 1,866 km (1,159 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 29 min
Departure: TYS (35.81100082, -83.99400329999999)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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