Denver to Windsor Locks is 1,667 miles (2,683 km), a flight of about 4 hours.
Left side wins both ends of the flight. Departure offers the spectacular Rocky Mountain Front Range panorama, and arrival delivers the Connecticut River valley and Hartford. During cruise the left side also faces slightly more toward the Great Lakes region as the flight tracks northeast, though at 35,000 feet over Iowa and Ohio the terrain is flat and less distinctive.
Flight Path
The flight tracks northeast across the high plains of Nebraska and Iowa, then over the Mississippi River near the Quad Cities area, across northern Illinois and Indiana, southern Lake Michigan visible to the north near Chicago, then over Ohio and Pennsylvania Appalachian ridges before descending into the Connecticut River valley. The Appalachian ridges of Pennsylvania and western Massachusetts are the most visually interesting mid-flight terrain, appearing as parallel forested folds running northeast-southwest.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEN
LEFTDEN typically departs eastward on runways 16/34 or 8/26. On an eastbound departure climbing out, the left (north) side gives you a clear view back toward the Rocky Mountains as the aircraft banks northeast. The entire Front Range from Pikes Peak in the south to Longs Peak in the north is visible on the left side during the climbing turn.
Landing at BDL
LEFTBDL approaches typically come in from the south or southwest on runway 06/24 or 33/15. On a southwest approach, the left side faces southeast toward the Connecticut River valley, giving clear views of the Connecticut River, Hartford's downtown, and Long Island Sound in the far distance. The right side faces inland toward less distinctive terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Bradley International (BDL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Windsor Locks. Left side wins both ends of the flight. Departure offers the spectacular Rocky Mountain Front Range panorama, and arrival delivers the Connecticut River valley and Hartford. During cruise the left side also faces slightly more toward the Great Lakes region as the flight tracks northeast, though at 35,000 feet over Iowa and Ohio the terrain is flat and less distinctive.
What can I see during takeoff from Denver International in Denver?
During takeoff from Denver International (DEN), sit on the Left side for the best views. DEN typically departs eastward on runways 16/34 or 8/26. On an eastbound departure climbing out, the left (north) side gives you a clear view back toward the Rocky Mountains as the aircraft banks northeast. The entire Front Range from Pikes Peak in the south to Longs Peak in the north is visible on the left side during the climbing turn. Notable sights include: Front Range Rocky Mountains (including Longs Peak and Pikes Peak), Denver city grid and downtown skyline, Cherry Creek Reservoir, the distinctive white tent roof of DEN terminal receding below.
What can I see when landing at Bradley International in Windsor Locks?
When landing at Bradley International (BDL), sit on the Left side for the best views. BDL approaches typically come in from the south or southwest on runway 06/24 or 33/15. On a southwest approach, the left side faces southeast toward the Connecticut River valley, giving clear views of the Connecticut River, Hartford's downtown, and Long Island Sound in the far distance. The right side faces inland toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Connecticut River winding through the valley below, Hartford downtown skyline, Long Island Sound visible on the far southern horizon, Quabbin Reservoir to the northwest in Massachusetts.
How long is the flight from Denver to Windsor Locks?
The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Bradley International (BDL) takes about 4 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 1,667 miles (2,683 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denver to Windsor Locks flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast across the high plains of Nebraska and Iowa, then over the Mississippi River near the Quad Cities area, across northern Illinois and Indiana, southern Lake Michigan visible to the north near Chicago, then over Ohio and Pennsylvania Appalachian ridges before descending into the Connecticut River valley. The Appalachian ridges of Pennsylvania and western Massachusetts are the most visually interesting mid-flight terrain, appearing as parallel forested folds running northeast-southwest.