The right side captures both scenic bookends of the flight — the Rocky Mountains during departure from Denver and the Manhattan skyline during the approach into LaGuardia — while the left side mostly shows featureless Great Plains and Midwest farmland during cruise.
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Flight Path
Denver to New York is 1,616 miles (2,600 km), a flight of about 3 hours 45 minutes.
Great Plains of Kansas and Nebraska, the Missouri River, the Mississippi River near St. Louis, the Ohio River valley, and the Allegheny/Appalachian ridgelines near Pittsburgh before descending toward the New York metro area
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEN
RIGHTDEN departures typically roll south on the 16/17 series runways (favored by prevailing winds) then turn left onto an eastbound heading toward LGA, which swings the Front Range and the Rocky Mountains into view on the right side of the aircraft before the plains take over.
Landing at LGA
RIGHTOn the approach into LGA's runway 04, arriving flights from the west often track up through the New York Harbor/East River corridor before turning onto final, putting Manhattan's skyline squarely on the right side of the cabin during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to La Guardia (LGA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to New York. The right side captures both scenic bookends of the flight — the Rocky Mountains during departure from Denver and the Manhattan skyline during the approach into LaGuardia — while the left side mostly shows featureless Great Plains and Midwest farmland during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Denver International in Denver?
During takeoff from Denver International (DEN), sit on the Right side for the best views. DEN departures typically roll south on the 16/17 series runways (favored by prevailing winds) then turn left onto an eastbound heading toward LGA, which swings the Front Range and the Rocky Mountains into view on the right side of the aircraft before the plains take over. Notable sights include: Front Range of the Rockies, Longs Peak/Mount Evans area, Denver's suburban grid, high plains.
What can I see when landing at La Guardia in New York?
When landing at La Guardia (LGA), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach into LGA's runway 04, arriving flights from the west often track up through the New York Harbor/East River corridor before turning onto final, putting Manhattan's skyline squarely on the right side of the cabin during descent. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline (Empire State Building, One World Trade Center), Central Park, East River, Hudson River/New Jersey shoreline.
How long is the flight from Denver to New York?
The flight from Denver International (DEN) to La Guardia (LGA) takes about 3 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,616 miles (2,600 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denver to New York flight path pass over?
Great Plains of Kansas and Nebraska, the Missouri River, the Mississippi River near St. Louis, the Ohio River valley, and the Allegheny/Appalachian ridgelines near Pittsburgh before descending toward the New York metro area