The left side offers continuous mountain scenery bookending the flight: the Front Range at takeoff near Denver and the dramatic Rocky Mountain Front on approach to Great Falls, with Wyoming's ranges visible during cruise. The right side over the Great Plains stays largely flat and featureless throughout.
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Flight Path
Denver to Great Falls is 623 miles (1,003 km), a flight of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Route passes east of the Laramie Range and Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming, tracking along the high plains just east of the Rocky Mountain foothills before reaching the Rocky Mountain Front near Great Falls.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEN
LEFTDeparting DEN northbound, the Front Range of the Rockies rises immediately to the west, with peaks like Longs Peak visible as the aircraft climbs out over the plains.
Landing at GTF
LEFTOn approach into Great Falls, the Rocky Mountain Front looms directly to the west, a dramatic wall of peaks marking where the plains abruptly meet the mountains, visible right up until touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Great Falls International (GTF)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Great Falls. The left side offers continuous mountain scenery bookending the flight: the Front Range at takeoff near Denver and the dramatic Rocky Mountain Front on approach to Great Falls, with Wyoming's ranges visible during cruise. The right side over the Great Plains stays largely flat and featureless throughout.
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. Departing DEN northbound, the Front Range of the Rockies rises immediately to the west, with peaks like Longs Peak visible as the aircraft climbs out over the plains. Notable sights include: Front Range, Longs Peak, Denver metro skyline, South Platte River valley.
What can I see when landing at Great Falls International in Great Falls?
When landing at Great Falls International (GTF), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Great Falls, the Rocky Mountain Front looms directly to the west, a dramatic wall of peaks marking where the plains abruptly meet the mountains, visible right up until touchdown. Notable sights include: Rocky Mountain Front, Highwood Mountains, Missouri River, Great Falls cityscape.
How long is the flight from Denver to Great Falls?
The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Great Falls International (GTF) takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 623 miles (1,003 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denver to Great Falls flight path pass over?
Route passes east of the Laramie Range and Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming, tracking along the high plains just east of the Rocky Mountain foothills before reaching the Rocky Mountain Front near Great Falls.