While left offers strong scenery during takeoff, right provides superior views during the longer descent phase and captures the dramatic Front Range approach to Denver, which is the visual highlight of this route.
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Flight Path
Cody to Denver is 376 miles (605 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Bighorn Basin floor, Owl Creek Mountains, Wind River Range (distant south), transition from high elevation plateau to foothills as flight progresses south toward Denver
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from COD
LEFTLeft side offers immediate views of the Absaroka Range rising directly west of Cody, with the Shoshone River valley visible below during initial climb. Right side faces the Bighorn Basin, which is flatter and less visually distinctive.
Landing at BJC
RIGHTRight side provides excellent views of the Front Range as the aircraft descends toward Denver, with clear sightlines to the Continental Divide and the approach path down the South Platte River valley. Left side faces the eastern plains, which lack distinctive features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cody to Denver. While left offers strong scenery during takeoff, right provides superior views during the longer descent phase and captures the dramatic Front Range approach to Denver, which is the visual highlight of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody?
During takeoff from Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of the Absaroka Range rising directly west of Cody, with the Shoshone River valley visible below during initial climb. Right side faces the Bighorn Basin, which is flatter and less visually distinctive. Notable sights include: Absaroka Range, Shoshone River valley, Beartooth Mountains (distant northwest), Cody town grid.
What can I see when landing at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Denver?
When landing at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views of the Front Range as the aircraft descends toward Denver, with clear sightlines to the Continental Divide and the approach path down the South Platte River valley. Left side faces the eastern plains, which lack distinctive features. Notable sights include: Front Range peaks (Mount Evans, Mount Bierstadt visible), South Platte River valley, Denver skyline, Rocky Mountain foothills.
How long is the flight from Cody to Denver?
The flight from Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 376 miles (605 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Cody to Denver flight path pass over?
Bighorn Basin floor, Owl Creek Mountains, Wind River Range (distant south), transition from high elevation plateau to foothills as flight progresses south toward Denver