The left side wins on both ends of the flight: the Front Range dominates the departure view out of Denver, and Lake Champlain with the Adirondacks beyond frames the arrival into Burlington. The right side, by contrast, mostly faces flat plains on departure and lower terrain on arrival.
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Flight Path
Denver to Burlington is 1,635 miles (2,631 km), a flight of about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Great Plains of Nebraska and Iowa, the Mississippi River, and the southern Great Lakes region (Lake Michigan and the Lake Erie/Ontario corridor) before the route crosses into the Adirondack foothills of upstate New York.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEN
LEFTDeparting DEN toward the northeast, the aircraft's turn away from the south-facing runways swings the Front Range into view on the left side before the plane settles onto its cruise heading. Denver's grid of suburbs gives way quickly to the abrupt wall of the Rockies, a dramatic contrast the right side (facing the flat plains toward Kansas) never offers.
Landing at BTV
LEFTOn approach into Burlington from the west, the final turn typically lines the aircraft up with Lake Champlain visible on the left, its blue water and the distant Adirondack ridgeline framing the descent. The right side instead faces the lower, wooded foothills of the Green Mountains, a pleasant but less striking view.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Burlington International (BTV)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Burlington. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: the Front Range dominates the departure view out of Denver, and Lake Champlain with the Adirondacks beyond frames the arrival into Burlington. The right side, by contrast, mostly faces flat plains on departure and lower terrain on arrival.
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. Departing DEN toward the northeast, the aircraft's turn away from the south-facing runways swings the Front Range into view on the left side before the plane settles onto its cruise heading. Denver's grid of suburbs gives way quickly to the abrupt wall of the Rockies, a dramatic contrast the right side (facing the flat plains toward Kansas) never offers. Notable sights include: Front Range foothills, Longs Peak, Mount Evans, Denver's northern suburbs.
What can I see when landing at Burlington International in Burlington?
When landing at Burlington International (BTV), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Burlington from the west, the final turn typically lines the aircraft up with Lake Champlain visible on the left, its blue water and the distant Adirondack ridgeline framing the descent. The right side instead faces the lower, wooded foothills of the Green Mountains, a pleasant but less striking view. Notable sights include: Lake Champlain, Adirondack Mountains, Burlington waterfront, Green Mountain foothills.
How long is the flight from Denver to Burlington?
The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Burlington International (BTV) takes about 3 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,635 miles (2,631 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denver to Burlington flight path pass over?
Great Plains of Nebraska and Iowa, the Mississippi River, and the southern Great Lakes region (Lake Michigan and the Lake Erie/Ontario corridor) before the route crosses into the Adirondack foothills of upstate New York.