Denver to Hayden flight path: DEN to HDN

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Hayden. The left side dominates this route. Takeoff offers the dramatic Front Range climb, and even during cruise, the left side faces the Rocky Mountain spine that defines the entire flight path northwestward toward Hayden.

During takeoff from Denver International (DEN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Climbing northwest from Denver, the left side offers immediate views of the Front Range and the transition from the Denver metro area to the Rocky Mountain foothills. You'll see the urban sprawl give way to dramatic terrain within minutes. Notable sights include: Denver metropolitan area (below and receding), Front Range peaks including Mount Evans and Mount Bierstadt, Clear Creek valley, Boulder and Flatirons to the north.

When landing at Yampa Valley Airport (HDN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to Yampa Valley Airport from the southeast, the right side captures the Yampa River valley, the surrounding high desert terrain, and the approach path over the Routt National Forest. This gives you the best view of the landscape surrounding your destination. Notable sights include: Yampa River valley (narrow, meandering), Routt National Forest (dense conifer coverage), Elk River drainage to the south, high desert scrubland and sagebrush terrain.

The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 141 miles (227 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Clear Creek drainage, Interstate 25 corridor, transition from Front Range to the Park Range, Routt National Forest boundary, high elevation plateau terrain around 8,000-9,000 feet, scattered reservoirs and ranch lands in the North Park region