Denver to Burbank is 849 miles (1,366 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
The great-circle path from Denver to Burbank runs close to the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, and Las Vegas, all of which appear on the south (left) side during cruise, giving that side the most sustained and dramatic scenery of the flight.
Flight Path
Colorado Plateau canyonlands, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon's eastern reaches, and the Las Vegas Valley with Lake Mead visible before the descent into the Los Angeles basin
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEN
RIGHTClimbing west out of DEN, the northern Front Range peaks near Rocky Mountain National Park and Longs Peak dominate the view on the right, while the left side sees the lower plains and Pikes Peak farther south.
Landing at BUR
RIGHTOn the northbound approach into BUR, the right side faces east toward the steep, rugged San Gabriel Mountains and Verdugo range that wall in the San Fernando Valley, giving a dramatic close-in terrain view during final descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Burbank. The great-circle path from Denver to Burbank runs close to the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, and Las Vegas, all of which appear on the south (left) side during cruise, giving that side the most sustained and dramatic scenery of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Denver International in Denver?
During takeoff from Denver International (DEN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing west out of DEN, the northern Front Range peaks near Rocky Mountain National Park and Longs Peak dominate the view on the right, while the left side sees the lower plains and Pikes Peak farther south. Notable sights include: Longs Peak, Mount Evans, Front Range foothills, Denver metro sprawl below.
What can I see when landing at Burbank Glendale Pasadena in Burbank?
When landing at Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the northbound approach into BUR, the right side faces east toward the steep, rugged San Gabriel Mountains and Verdugo range that wall in the San Fernando Valley, giving a dramatic close-in terrain view during final descent. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Verdugo Mountains, Hollywood Hills in the distance, Burbank studio lots below.
How long is the flight from Denver to Burbank?
The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 849 miles (1,366 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denver to Burbank flight path pass over?
Colorado Plateau canyonlands, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon's eastern reaches, and the Las Vegas Valley with Lake Mead visible before the descent into the Los Angeles basin