About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Port Columbus International (CMH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Columbus. Left side wins both ends of the flight. Takeoff offers the iconic Rocky Mountain Front Range panorama, and landing delivers the best view of Columbus and the Scioto River valley. During cruise the left (north) side also has a slightly better angle on the Kansas and Missouri river systems crossing below.
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 16R/34L or 8/26, and when departing east or southeast, the aircraft banks left (north) giving left-side passengers a clear view back toward the Front Range. The Rocky Mountains stretch dramatically along the western horizon, with the entire Denver metro visible below. Notable sights include: Rocky Mountain Front Range (including Longs Peak and Mount Evans), Denver city grid and downtown skyline, Cherry Creek Reservoir, Denver Tech Center corridor.
What can I see when landing at Port Columbus International in Columbus?
When landing at Port Columbus International (CMH), sit on the Left side for the best views. CMH primarily uses runways 10L/28R and 10R/28L. Arriving from the west on an eastward approach (runway 10), aircraft track over central Ohio, and the left side faces north toward downtown Columbus, the Scioto River, and the Ohio State University campus as the plane descends. Notable sights include: Downtown Columbus skyline and Scioto River, Ohio State University campus (Ohio Stadium is distinctively large), Hoover Reservoir to the northeast, I-270 outerbelt highway ring.
How long is the flight from Denver to Columbus?
The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Port Columbus International (CMH) takes Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Denver to Columbus flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the high plains of eastern Colorado and Kansas, the Kansas River valley near Topeka, the Missouri River near Kansas City, and the rolling agricultural terrain of Missouri and Indiana before descending into central Ohio. The Missouri and Kansas rivers are the most visually distinctive features at cruise altitude, appearing as wide meandering brown ribbons cutting through flat farmland.