Denver to Colorado Springs flight pathDENCOS

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Flight time40m
Distance73
Heading181° → 181°
Best side
Right
★ 1.5 left·★ 4.0 right

This short north-south hop runs directly along the base of the Front Range, so the entire flight on the right (west) side is dominated by continuous mountain scenery — foothills, Rampart Range, and Pikes Peak — while the left side only shows flat eastern plains.

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Flight path overview

Denver to Colorado Springs is 73 miles (117 km), a flight of about 40 minutes.

Front Range foothills and the Rampart Range paralleling the route to the west, with the South Platte river valley and high plains to the east

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Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Denver (right side) — Front Range foothills, Longs Peak area, South Platte valley plains (left side is flat and empty)

Takeoff from DEN

RIGHT

Departing DEN southbound, the right (west) side faces the Front Range foothills and the jagged wall of the Rockies rising from the plains, a dramatic contrast to the flat farmland on the left.

Front Range foothillsLongs Peak areaSouth Platte valley plains
DEN Denver InternationalHub for United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines

Landing at COS

RIGHT

On approach into Colorado Springs, the right side offers a close, dramatic view of Pikes Peak's 14,000-foot summit and the Garden of the Gods rock formations just west of the airport.

Pikes PeakGarden of the Gods red rock formationsRampart Range foothills
COS City Of Colorado Springs MuniColorado Springs, United States

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to City Of Colorado Springs Muni (COS)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Colorado Springs. This short north-south hop runs directly along the base of the Front Range, so the entire flight on the right (west) side is dominated by continuous mountain scenery — foothills, Rampart Range, and Pikes Peak — while the left side only shows flat eastern plains.

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. Departing DEN southbound, the right (west) side faces the Front Range foothills and the jagged wall of the Rockies rising from the plains, a dramatic contrast to the flat farmland on the left. Notable sights include: Front Range foothills, Longs Peak area, South Platte valley plains (left side is flat and empty).

What can I see when landing at City Of Colorado Springs Muni in Colorado Springs?

When landing at City Of Colorado Springs Muni (COS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Colorado Springs, the right side offers a close, dramatic view of Pikes Peak's 14,000-foot summit and the Garden of the Gods rock formations just west of the airport. Notable sights include: Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods red rock formations, Rampart Range foothills.

How long is the flight from Denver to Colorado Springs?

The flight from Denver International (DEN) to City Of Colorado Springs Muni (COS) takes about 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 73 miles (117 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Denver to Colorado Springs flight path pass over?

Front Range foothills and the Rampart Range paralleling the route to the west, with the South Platte river valley and high plains to the east