Denver to Charlotte flight pathDENCLT

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Flight time2h 45m
Distance1,335
Heading096° → 111°
Best side
Right
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The right side captures both the dramatic Front Range departure from Denver and the rolling Piedmont/foothill scenery on arrival into Charlotte, while the left side sees mostly flat plains during a scenery-light cruise phase.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Denver to Charlotte is 1,335 miles (2,148 km), a flight of about 2 hours 45 minutes.

Great Plains of Kansas and Missouri, Mississippi River crossing near St. Louis, rolling farmland of the Midwest

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Denver (right side) — Front Range foothills, Longs Peak area, Denver's western suburbs, South Platte River valley

Takeoff from DEN

RIGHT

DEN's north-south runways mean the initial climb keeps the Front Range and Rockies in view to the west, which sits on the right side of the aircraft as it climbs out before turning east toward Kansas.

Front Range foothillsLongs Peak areaDenver's western suburbsSouth Platte River valley
DEN Denver InternationalHub for United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Aerial window seat view during landing at Charlotte (right side) — Blue Ridge foothills, Catawba River, Charlotte skyline, Lake Norman

Landing at CLT

RIGHT

On approach into CLT, arrivals from the west often cross the low, forested ridges of the western Piedmont and foothills of the Blue Ridge, giving right-side passengers a last look at rolling terrain before the flat Charlotte skyline appears ahead.

Blue Ridge foothillsCatawba RiverCharlotte skylineLake Norman
CLT Charlotte Douglas InternationalHub for American Airlines

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Charlotte. The right side captures both the dramatic Front Range departure from Denver and the rolling Piedmont/foothill scenery on arrival into Charlotte, while the left side sees mostly flat plains during a scenery-light cruise phase.

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. DEN's north-south runways mean the initial climb keeps the Front Range and Rockies in view to the west, which sits on the right side of the aircraft as it climbs out before turning east toward Kansas. Notable sights include: Front Range foothills, Longs Peak area, Denver's western suburbs, South Platte River valley.

What can I see when landing at Charlotte Douglas International in Charlotte?

When landing at Charlotte Douglas International (CLT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into CLT, arrivals from the west often cross the low, forested ridges of the western Piedmont and foothills of the Blue Ridge, giving right-side passengers a last look at rolling terrain before the flat Charlotte skyline appears ahead. Notable sights include: Blue Ridge foothills, Catawba River, Charlotte skyline, Lake Norman.

How long is the flight from Denver to Charlotte?

The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) takes about 2 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,335 miles (2,148 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Denver to Charlotte flight path pass over?

Great Plains of Kansas and Missouri, Mississippi River crossing near St. Louis, rolling farmland of the Midwest