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Flight time2h 30m
Distance1,151
Heading277° → 262°

Columbus to Denver is 1,151 miles (1,853 km), a flight of about 2 hours 30 minutes.

Best side
Right
★ 1.5 left·★ 3.0 right

The right side offers a brief city view at takeoff and, more importantly, a clear view of the Rocky Mountain Front Range during the descent into Denver, while the left side stays flat and featureless for nearly the entire flight.

Takeoff · CMHRIGHTDowntown Columbus skyline, Scioto River, Ohio State University campus area
Landing · DENRIGHTFront Range of the Rocky Mountains, Longs Peak area foothills, Denver metro skyline

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Flat agricultural plains of Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas with the Missouri River crossing visible near the Kansas City area

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from CMH

RIGHT

Departing CMH to the west/northwest, downtown Columbus and the Scioto River are briefly visible off the right side during the initial turn before the plains take over. The left side shows mostly featureless farmland from the start.

Downtown Columbus skylineScioto RiverOhio State University campus area
Aerial window seat view during landing at Denver (right side) — Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Longs Peak area foothills, Denver metro skyline, South Platte River valley

Landing at DEN

RIGHT

On a typical south-flow approach into DEN (runway 17-series), the aircraft descends heading south with the Front Range of the Rockies clearly visible off the right side, including the foothills west of Denver. The left side shows only the flat eastern plains.

Front Range of the Rocky MountainsLongs Peak area foothillsDenver metro skylineSouth Platte River valley

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Port Columbus International (CMH) to Denver International (DEN)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Columbus to Denver. The right side offers a brief city view at takeoff and, more importantly, a clear view of the Rocky Mountain Front Range during the descent into Denver, while the left side stays flat and featureless for nearly the entire flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Port Columbus International in Columbus?

During takeoff from Port Columbus International (CMH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing CMH to the west/northwest, downtown Columbus and the Scioto River are briefly visible off the right side during the initial turn before the plains take over. The left side shows mostly featureless farmland from the start. Notable sights include: Downtown Columbus skyline, Scioto River, Ohio State University campus area.

What can I see when landing at Denver International in Denver?

When landing at Denver International (DEN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On a typical south-flow approach into DEN (runway 17-series), the aircraft descends heading south with the Front Range of the Rockies clearly visible off the right side, including the foothills west of Denver. The left side shows only the flat eastern plains. Notable sights include: Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Longs Peak area foothills, Denver metro skyline, South Platte River valley.

How long is the flight from Columbus to Denver?

The flight from Port Columbus International (CMH) to Denver International (DEN) takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,151 miles (1,853 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Columbus to Denver flight path pass over?

Flat agricultural plains of Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas with the Missouri River crossing visible near the Kansas City area