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YWG → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (Winnipeg) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the Rocky Mountain Front Range as you approach Colorado, providing a dramatic contrast between the high plains and the rising peaks.
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Winnipeg Skyline
Excellent views of the Forks and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights immediately after takeoff.
Lake Sakakawea
A massive reservoir on the Missouri River featuring intricate shorelines and blue water.
Bighorn Mountains
In the distance, the snow-capped peaks of the Bighorn Range rise above the Wyoming plains.
Front Range Rockies
A spectacular wall of mountains including Longs Peak as the plane nears the Colorado border.
Denver Metro
Sweeping views of the Mile High City and the sprawling suburbs against the mountain backdrop.
Book the right side for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Rockies. Watch the transition from the flat Canadian prairies to the rugged American west. Keep your camera ready as you pass Cheyenne, Wyoming, as the Rocky Mountain wall becomes most prominent here.
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Red River Valley
View the fertile, flat agricultural patterns and the winding Red River south of Winnipeg.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Spot the colorful, eroded rock formations of the North Dakota badlands to the southeast.
Black Hills
The dark, forested silhouette of the Black Hills and Harney Peak visible in the distance over South Dakota.
Thunder Basin
Observe the massive open-pit coal mines and industrial landscape of eastern Wyoming.
Denver International Airport
Clear views of the iconic white tepee-style roof of the Jeppesen Terminal during the final approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. This side is ideal for spotting the unique geography of the Black Hills. During the descent into Denver, you will get an excellent look at the airport's distinctive architecture if the plane approaches from the north.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,260 km (783 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: YWG (49.909999847399995, -97.2398986816)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: International
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