DEN

Best window seat at Denver International

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offRIGHT

Front Range foothills, Longs Peak, Mount Evans

LandingRIGHT

Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, foothills west of Denver, possible distant view of Longs Peak or Pikes Peak silhouette

🛫 Taking Off from Denver (DEN)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting south on 16R, the right side faces west toward the Front Range — you'll get a great view of the Rocky Mountains including the foothills and higher peaks beyond. The left side just shows flat eastern plains, which is much less scenic.
Look forFront Range foothills, Longs Peak, Mount Evans, Denver downtown skyline (briefly, off to the northwest)
Left window seat view during takeoff from Denver (DEN) — Front Range foothills, Longs Peak, Mount Evans, Denver downtown skyline (briefly, off to the northwest)Left Side
Right window seat view during takeoff from Denver (DEN) — Front Range foothills, Longs Peak, Mount Evans, Denver downtown skyline (briefly, off to the northwest)Right Side

🛬 Landing at Denver (DEN)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 17R means approaching from the north and flying south, putting the Front Range and Rocky Mountains on the right side of the aircraft. You'll get a great view of the mountain wall to the west as you descend, including the foothills west of Denver, while the left side just shows flat plains.
Look forFront Range of the Rocky Mountains, foothills west of Denver, possible distant view of Longs Peak or Pikes Peak silhouette, high plains terrain
Left window seat view during landing at Denver (DEN) — Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, foothills west of Denver, possible distant view of Longs Peak or Pikes Peak silhouette, high plains terrainLeft Side
Right window seat view during landing at Denver (DEN) — Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, foothills west of Denver, possible distant view of Longs Peak or Pikes Peak silhouette, high plains terrainRight Side
DenverPhoto: Noel Aph

DEN is the largest airport by land area in the U.S., with six runways spread across a vast footprint well outside the city. Its terminal features a distinctive tented roofline resembling snow-capped peaks, and the airport is a major connecting hub for domestic and some international routes.

⛰️ Elevation5,433 ft
🛫 Runways6 (16R/34L, 07/25, 08/26, 16L/34R, 17L/35R, 17R/35L)
✈️ HubUnited Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines
📍 NearbyBJC 24 miCOS 73 miCYS 90 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Denver International (DEN)?

At Denver International in Denver: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Front Range foothills, Longs Peak, Mount Evans, Denver downtown skyline (briefly, off to the northwest).

What can I see during takeoff from Denver International in Denver?

When taking off from Denver International (DEN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing south on 16R, the right side faces west toward the Front Range — you'll get a great view of the Rocky Mountains including the foothills and higher peaks beyond. The left side just shows flat eastern plains, which is much less scenic. Notable sights include: Front Range foothills, Longs Peak, Mount Evans, Denver downtown skyline (briefly, off to the northwest).

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. Landing on runway 17R means approaching from the north and flying south, putting the Front Range and Rocky Mountains on the right side of the aircraft. You'll get a great view of the mountain wall to the west as you descend, including the foothills west of Denver, while the left side just shows flat plains. Notable sights include: Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, foothills west of Denver, possible distant view of Longs Peak or Pikes Peak silhouette, high plains terrain.

What factors affect the best window seat at Denver International?

The best window seat at Denver International (DEN) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Denver (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.