The right side delivers the strongest bookend views — the Rocky Mountains at departure and the San Gabriel Mountains at arrival — plus glimpses of the Colorado Plateau's canyon country during cruise, making it the clear scenic choice over the flatter desert views on the left.
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Flight Path
Denver to Ontario is 817 miles (1,316 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Rocky Mountains (Sawatch and San Juan ranges), Colorado Plateau canyon country near Lake Powell, high desert mesas of southern Utah and northern Arizona, Mojave Desert approaching Southern California
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEN
RIGHTDeparting DEN toward the southwest, the right side of the aircraft faces the Front Range, giving a dramatic view of the Rocky Mountains rising abruptly from the plains just west of Denver. Peaks like Mount Evans and Longs Peak dominate the horizon during the initial climb.
Landing at ONT
RIGHTOn a typical westbound landing into ONT, the right side faces north toward the San Gabriel Mountains, which rise steeply right at the edge of the Inland Empire. This is a striking, close-up mountain wall that dominates the final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Ontario International (ONT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Ontario. The right side delivers the strongest bookend views — the Rocky Mountains at departure and the San Gabriel Mountains at arrival — plus glimpses of the Colorado Plateau's canyon country during cruise, making it the clear scenic choice over the flatter desert views on the left.
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. Departing DEN toward the southwest, the right side of the aircraft faces the Front Range, giving a dramatic view of the Rocky Mountains rising abruptly from the plains just west of Denver. Peaks like Mount Evans and Longs Peak dominate the horizon during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Front Range foothills, Mount Evans, Longs Peak, Denver metro skyline receding below.
What can I see when landing at Ontario International in Ontario?
When landing at Ontario International (ONT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On a typical westbound landing into ONT, the right side faces north toward the San Gabriel Mountains, which rise steeply right at the edge of the Inland Empire. This is a striking, close-up mountain wall that dominates the final approach. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Mount San Antonio (Mt. Baldy), Inland Empire suburbs, citrus groves near Ontario.
How long is the flight from Denver to Ontario?
The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Ontario International (ONT) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 817 miles (1,316 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denver to Ontario flight path pass over?
Rocky Mountains (Sawatch and San Juan ranges), Colorado Plateau canyon country near Lake Powell, high desert mesas of southern Utah and northern Arizona, Mojave Desert approaching Southern California