The left side delivers the most dramatic scenery of the flight. Departing Denver, you get sustained views of the entire Colorado and Wyoming Rocky Mountain spine as the aircraft tracks northwest. Through the cruise portion over Idaho, the left side also picks up the Bitterroot Range and Clearwater Mountains. The right side has merit on landing into Spokane but the departure views from Denver's left side are the highlight of this route.
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Flight Path
Denver to Spokane is 835 miles (1,343 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight crosses the Wyoming Basin and southern Wyoming high desert, then the Wind River Range appears to the left as a major snow-covered massif. Over Idaho the route passes north of the Snake River Plain, with the Sawtooth and Bitterroot ranges visible to the left. The Clearwater River drainage and heavily forested mountains of northern Idaho dominate the final descent corridor before Spokane.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEN
LEFTDEN typically departs westbound on runway 16R/34L or uses runways oriented north-south. On a northwest-bound departure toward Spokane, the left (south/southwest) side gives you the Front Range of the Rockies including the prominent peaks of the Denver metro backdrop. The right side faces east toward the flat plains with little of interest.
Landing at GEG
RIGHTSpokane International typically lands on runway 21 (southwest) or runway 03 (northeast approach). On approach from the southeast, the right side faces north and west, giving views over the Spokane River valley, downtown Spokane, and the channeled scablands terrain. The left side faces south toward more featureless agricultural plateau.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Spokane International (GEG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Spokane. The left side delivers the most dramatic scenery of the flight. Departing Denver, you get sustained views of the entire Colorado and Wyoming Rocky Mountain spine as the aircraft tracks northwest. Through the cruise portion over Idaho, the left side also picks up the Bitterroot Range and Clearwater Mountains. The right side has merit on landing into Spokane but the departure views from Denver's left side are the highlight of this route.
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 westbound on runway 16R/34L or uses runways oriented north-south. On a northwest-bound departure toward Spokane, the left (south/southwest) side gives you the Front Range of the Rockies including the prominent peaks of the Denver metro backdrop. The right side faces east toward the flat plains with little of interest. Notable sights include: Front Range (Longs Peak, Mount Evans, Pikes Peak visible to south), Denver city skyline, Cherry Creek Reservoir, Rocky Mountain foothills.
What can I see when landing at Spokane International in Spokane?
When landing at Spokane International (GEG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Spokane International typically lands on runway 21 (southwest) or runway 03 (northeast approach). On approach from the southeast, the right side faces north and west, giving views over the Spokane River valley, downtown Spokane, and the channeled scablands terrain. The left side faces south toward more featureless agricultural plateau. Notable sights include: Spokane River valley, downtown Spokane skyline, Medical Lake, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge wetlands.
How long is the flight from Denver to Spokane?
The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Spokane International (GEG) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 835 miles (1,343 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denver to Spokane flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Wyoming Basin and southern Wyoming high desert, then the Wind River Range appears to the left as a major snow-covered massif. Over Idaho the route passes north of the Snake River Plain, with the Sawtooth and Bitterroot ranges visible to the left. The Clearwater River drainage and heavily forested mountains of northern Idaho dominate the final descent corridor before Spokane.