The right side wins overall because the Rockies departure view is the most dramatic single feature of this otherwise flat-plains route, outweighing the more modest river/skyline view on landing.
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Flight Path
Denver to Cincinnati is 1,067 miles (1,716 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Flat agricultural plains of eastern Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri, with the Missouri River visible near Kansas City before the terrain transitions to the rolling hills of Illinois and Indiana.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEN
RIGHTDEN departures heading east typically climb out southbound before turning left onto course, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the Front Range and the Rockies' foothills receding to the west as the plane banks. Left-side passengers mostly see the flat high plains north of Denver.
Landing at CVG
LEFTOn approach into CVG from the west, the flight path often curves south of the Ohio River before aligning with the north-south runways, putting the river bends and downtown Cincinnati's skyline on the left side of the aircraft during final descent. The right side mostly shows rural Kentucky farmland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Cincinnati. The right side wins overall because the Rockies departure view is the most dramatic single feature of this otherwise flat-plains route, outweighing the more modest river/skyline view on landing.
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 departures heading east typically climb out southbound before turning left onto course, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the Front Range and the Rockies' foothills receding to the west as the plane banks. Left-side passengers mostly see the flat high plains north of Denver. Notable sights include: Front Range foothills, Rocky Mountain peaks near Denver, South Platte River valley.
What can I see when landing at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International in Cincinnati?
When landing at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into CVG from the west, the flight path often curves south of the Ohio River before aligning with the north-south runways, putting the river bends and downtown Cincinnati's skyline on the left side of the aircraft during final descent. The right side mostly shows rural Kentucky farmland. Notable sights include: Ohio River bends, downtown Cincinnati skyline, Ohio River bridges.
How long is the flight from Denver to Cincinnati?
The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,067 miles (1,716 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denver to Cincinnati flight path pass over?
Flat agricultural plains of eastern Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri, with the Missouri River visible near Kansas City before the terrain transitions to the rolling hills of Illinois and Indiana.