Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to New York. The left side wins on both ends: a dramatic Rocky Mountain backdrop at departure and the iconic Manhattan skyline and harbor on arrival. The right side offers mostly flat plains and Midwest farmland with little variety.

During takeoff from Denver International (DEN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing DEN eastbound, the left side offers a clear view back toward the Front Range and the Rockies as the plane climbs, with the mountains receding dramatically behind the Denver metro grid. The right side only shows flat eastern Colorado plains. Notable sights include: Front Range, Longs Peak, Denver metro area, Rocky Mountain foothills.

When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to JFK from the west, the left side reveals the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and the harbor as the plane descends over New York City. This is one of the most recognizable urban approaches in the country. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.

The flight from Denver International (DEN) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes 3h 45m.

Great Plains of Nebraska and Kansas, the Missouri River, and the farmland patchwork of Iowa and Illinois give way to the Appalachian foothills of Pennsylvania before the descent into the New York area.