Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery on this route. Takeoff offers excellent views of the Front Range's eastern face and Denver's setting, while the flight path south provides consistent views of the Rocky Mountain foothills and high desert terrain along the right wing.
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Flight Path
Denver to Albuquerque is 346 miles (557 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Palmer Divide, Pikes Peak region (visible to the east on clear days), Raton Pass area, transition from Colorado Front Range to New Mexico high desert and mesas
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BJC
RIGHTRight-side seats offer immediate views of the Front Range as the aircraft climbs southwestward from BJC. You'll see the dramatic eastern escarpment of the Rocky Mountains rising directly off the wing, with Denver's urban sprawl visible below and to the left.
Landing at ABQ
LEFTLeft-side seats provide the best views during descent into ABQ. As the aircraft approaches from the north, you'll see the Sandia Mountains rising dramatically on the left, with Albuquerque's sprawl visible below and the Rio Grande valley stretching northward.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Albuquerque. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery on this route. Takeoff offers excellent views of the Front Range's eastern face and Denver's setting, while the flight path south provides consistent views of the Rocky Mountain foothills and high desert terrain along the right wing.
What can I see during takeoff from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Denver?
During takeoff from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer immediate views of the Front Range as the aircraft climbs southwestward from BJC. You'll see the dramatic eastern escarpment of the Rocky Mountains rising directly off the wing, with Denver's urban sprawl visible below and to the left. Notable sights include: Front Range (Rocky Mountains), Denver metropolitan area, South Platte River valley, Chatfield Reservoir.
What can I see when landing at Albuquerque International Sunport in Albuquerque?
When landing at Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide the best views during descent into ABQ. As the aircraft approaches from the north, you'll see the Sandia Mountains rising dramatically on the left, with Albuquerque's sprawl visible below and the Rio Grande valley stretching northward. Notable sights include: Sandia Mountains, Rio Grande valley, Albuquerque urban area, Kirtland Air Force Base.
How long is the flight from Denver to Albuquerque?
The flight from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 346 miles (557 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denver to Albuquerque flight path pass over?
Palmer Divide, Pikes Peak region (visible to the east on clear days), Raton Pass area, transition from Colorado Front Range to New Mexico high desert and mesas