Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Long Beach. The westbound departure from Denver offers superior scenery with the dramatic Rocky Mountain Front Range as a dominant visual feature. While the landing approach has merit, the takeoff view of the mountains rising from the plains is more distinctive and memorable than the typical urban sprawl descent into Long Beach.

During takeoff from Denver International (DEN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats capture the Rocky Mountain Front as you climb westbound. You'll see the Front Range peaks rising dramatically from the high plains, with Denver's urban sprawl receding beneath you. Notable sights include: Rocky Mountain Front Range (Mount Evans, Mount Bierstadt visible on clear days), South Platte River valley, Denver metropolitan area, High Plains extending eastward.

When landing at Long Beach (LGB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles Basin's urban grid as you descend toward Long Beach. The coastal approach also reveals the Pacific coastline and Santa Catalina Island if visibility permits. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles Basin urban sprawl, Pacific Ocean coastline, Santa Catalina Island (visible on clear days).

The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Long Beach (LGB) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

After climbing over the Front Range, the flight crosses the Colorado high country (Vail Pass area around 10,000 feet elevation visible below), then descends into Utah's high desert plateau. The Colorado River canyon system becomes visible in western Colorado. Crossing into Nevada, you'll see the Great Basin's characteristic basin-and-range topography with isolated mountain ranges and broad valleys. As you approach California, the San Bernardino Mountains and Mojave Desert become visible before descending toward the coastal Los Angeles Basin.