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XNA → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (Bentonville) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Southern Rockies and Pikes Peak during the descent, along with prime positioning for sunset colors on evening flights heading west.
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Ozark Plateau
Rolling green hills and dense forests of the Ozark National Forest visible shortly after takeoff.
Grand Lake o' the Cherokees
A massive, winding reservoir in northeast Oklahoma with beautiful shoreline patterns.
Great Plains Grids
Intricate center-pivot irrigation circles creating a geometric mosaic across the Kansas landscape.
Pikes Peak
The iconic 14,115-foot summit often dominates the horizon to the southwest during the approach into Denver.
South Denver Views
Aerial perspective of the sprawling Denver suburbs and the Tech Center area depending on the landing pattern.
Choose the left side for afternoon or evening flights to avoid direct glare from the sun, while still enjoying the vibrant sunset hues over the mountains. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the best shots of the Colorado Front Range.
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Bentonville/Rogers Area
Clear views of the rapidly growing Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area immediately after departure.
Arkansas River Valley
The meandering path of the Arkansas River as it cuts through the plains of Kansas.
Western Kansas Wind Farms
Massive arrays of white wind turbines dotting the landscape near the Colorado border.
Longs Peak
The northernmost 'fourteener' in Rocky Mountain National Park visible to the northwest on approach.
DEN Terminal Tents
The famous white Teflon-coated fiberglass roof of the Jeppesen Terminal during final approach.
The right side is excellent for morning flights as the sun illuminates the mountains from behind the aircraft. Look for the distinct transition from the flat plains to the sudden rise of the Rockies as you cross the Colorado border.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 990 km (615 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: XNA (36.281898, -94.306801)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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