Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Aspen to Denver. Right-side seats win overall because the takeoff views of the Elk Mountains and high alpine terrain are more dramatic and visually distinctive than the landing approach. While left-side landing views are good, the westbound departure from Aspen offers superior scenic value.

During takeoff from Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer immediate views of the Elk Mountains and Castle Peak as you climb out eastbound from Aspen. The terrain rises dramatically to your right, providing excellent perspective on the high alpine landscape surrounding the valley. Notable sights include: Elk Mountains, Castle Peak (11,949 ft), Maroon Bells area, Aspen Valley floor.

When landing at Denver International (DEN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide the best views during descent into Denver. You'll see the Front Range peaks (Mount Evans, Mount Bierstadt) on your left as you descend from the west, then the Denver metropolitan area spreading across the plains below as you approach from the northwest. Notable sights include: Front Range (Mount Evans, Mount Bierstadt), Denver metropolitan area, South Platte River, High Plains.

The flight from Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE) to Denver International (DEN) takes Approximately 45-50 minutes.

As you climb eastbound from Aspen and cross the Continental Divide, you'll pass over the Sawatch Range (including Mount Elbert, Colorado's highest peak at 14,440 ft) on your left. The flight then descends across the intermountain parks and lower foothills before reaching the Denver basin. The South Park area and Kenosha Pass region appear in the middle portion of the flight path.