About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Wichita Mid Continent (ICT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Wichita. Left side wins the full flight. At takeoff you get the Denver skyline and a last look at the Front Range as the aircraft climbs and turns southeast. During cruise at 25,000-30,000 feet over the Kansas plains both sides are equally flat and agricultural, but on descent and landing into Wichita the left side again has the better view of the city and the Arkansas River.
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 east or southeast on runways 35L/R or 17L/R depending on wind. On a southeast departure toward Wichita, the left (east-facing) side initially sees the Denver metro grid, but the right side gets the Rockies. However, on the more common eastward climb-out, the left side looks back toward downtown Denver and the Front Range as the aircraft banks south. Left wins for the city view during the turn. Notable sights include: Denver downtown skyline, Front Range of the Rocky Mountains (including Pikes Peak to the south), Denver metro sprawl, DIA terminal roof visible below.
What can I see when landing at Wichita Mid Continent in Wichita?
When landing at Wichita Mid Continent (ICT), sit on the Left side for the best views. ICT typically lands on runway 19L/R (heading south) or 01L/R (heading north). On a southward approach from the north, the left side faces east and looks over the Wichita city grid, the Arkansas River snaking through downtown, and the flat Kansas plains. The right side faces west over largely featureless agricultural land. Notable sights include: Wichita downtown skyline, Arkansas River through central Wichita, Cheney Reservoir to the west (right side only), Kansas agricultural grid patterns.
How long is the flight from Denver to Wichita?
The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Wichita Mid Continent (ICT) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Denver to Wichita flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Colorado-Kansas border over the high plains near Tribune, KS. The terrain is uniformly flat Kansas shortgrass prairie and wheat farmland the entire route. The Arkansas River valley is faintly visible as a subtle green corridor running roughly parallel to the flight path in southern Kansas. No significant topographic features exist between Denver's Front Range and Wichita — the landscape is one of the flattest in North America.