For most of the cruise, the left side tracks along the spine of the Rockies through Wyoming and into the Canadian Rockies near Banff and Jasper, then continues past the icefields of the Yukon before the Alaska Range and Denali come into view — a far more consistently mountainous panorama than the boreal plains on the right.
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Flight Path
Denver to Anchorage is 2,396 miles (3,857 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Wind River Range, Canadian Rockies (Banff/Jasper region), Yukon icefields, southern Alaska Range foothills
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEN
LEFTDeparting DEN to the north, the Front Range of the Rockies including Longs Peak and the Indian Peaks Wilderness rises dramatically to the west, while the right side only shows the flat High Plains of eastern Colorado.
Landing at MRI
RIGHTOn approach into Anchorage, the Chugach Mountains rise steeply just east of the city and dominate the right-side view at close range, while the left side faces Cook Inlet and the flatter Susitna lowlands.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Merrill Fld (MRI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Anchorage. For most of the cruise, the left side tracks along the spine of the Rockies through Wyoming and into the Canadian Rockies near Banff and Jasper, then continues past the icefields of the Yukon before the Alaska Range and Denali come into view — a far more consistently mountainous panorama than the boreal plains on the right.
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. Departing DEN to the north, the Front Range of the Rockies including Longs Peak and the Indian Peaks Wilderness rises dramatically to the west, while the right side only shows the flat High Plains of eastern Colorado. Notable sights include: Front Range, Longs Peak, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Denver skyline.
What can I see when landing at Merrill Fld in Anchorage?
When landing at Merrill Fld (MRI), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Anchorage, the Chugach Mountains rise steeply just east of the city and dominate the right-side view at close range, while the left side faces Cook Inlet and the flatter Susitna lowlands. Notable sights include: Chugach Mountains, Turnagain Arm, Anchorage skyline, Knik Arm.
How long is the flight from Denver to Anchorage?
The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Merrill Fld (MRI) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,396 miles (3,857 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denver to Anchorage flight path pass over?
Wind River Range, Canadian Rockies (Banff/Jasper region), Yukon icefields, southern Alaska Range foothills