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YXEDEN

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular sequence of mountain vistas, from the rugged Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming to the towering Front Range of the Colorado Rockies on the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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South Saskatchewan River

A stunning view of the river valley and the Saskatoon city bridges immediately after takeoff.

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Cypress Hills

The highest point between the Rockies and Labrador, appearing as a dark forested plateau on the prairie.

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Bighorn Mountains

Majestic snow-capped peaks in Wyoming that provide the first major dramatic elevation change of the route.

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Casper Mountain

A prominent ridge that signals the transition into the higher altitudes of the American West.

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Colorado Front Range

Unrivaled views of Longs Peak and the Rocky Mountain National Park area during the descent into Denver.

The right side is the clear winner for afternoon flights, as the sun will be behind you, perfectly illuminating the mountain ranges to the west. Aim for a seat ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Bighorns and the Colorado Front Range during the descent.

Left Side Highlights
6.2
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Prairie Patchwork

Infinite geometric patterns of Canadian and American farmland stretching toward the horizon.

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Missouri River

Aerial view of the winding Missouri River as the flight traverses the Montana-Dakota border region.

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Black Hills Glimpse

On clear days, the dark, forested silhouettes of the Black Hills in South Dakota are visible to the far east.

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Wyoming Energy Basin

Massive open-pit coal mines and industrial infrastructure of the Powder River Basin.

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Cheyenne Skyline

The capital of Wyoming appears as a distinct urban grid amidst the vast high plains before the Colorado border.

Sit on the left for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Great Plains. This side is typically quieter visually but offers beautiful 'big sky' aesthetics and interesting cloud formations over the flat terrain.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,377 km (856 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 50 min

Departure: YXE (52.170799255371094, -106.6999969482422)

Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)

Route Type: International

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