About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Ontario International (ONT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Ontario. The left side delivers the most dramatic single moment of the flight — a sustained broadside view of the entire Colorado Front Range during climb-out, which is more visually striking than the right-side landing view at ONT. During the cruise portion heading southwest, the left side also tracks closer to the Colorado Plateau terrain and the Mojave Desert features. The right side wins at landing but the takeoff view is the highlight of this route.
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. DEN typically departs westbound on runway 16R/34L or 17R/35L. On a westbound departure climbing out, the left (south) side gives you a direct broadside view of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, including Pikes Peak and the Denver metro sprawl below. The right side faces north toward flat plains with little of interest. Notable sights include: Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Pikes Peak (14,115 ft), Denver metro grid, Cherry Creek Reservoir.
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. ONT typically lands on runway 26L/R on westbound arrivals, meaning the aircraft approaches from the east. The right (north) side on final approach gives a clear view of the San Gabriel Mountains rising dramatically above the LA Basin, with the urban sprawl of the Inland Empire and greater Los Angeles laid out below. The left side faces south toward flatter terrain and the Santa Ana foothills. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Mount San Antonio (Mount Baldy, 10,064 ft), Inland Empire urban grid, San Bernardino Valley.
How long is the flight from Denver to Ontario?
The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Ontario International (ONT) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Denver to Ontario flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Colorado Plateau with its canyon systems and red-rock terrain visible in southern Utah and northern Arizona, the Navajo Nation's high desert, the Mojave Desert's dry lake beds including potentially Mojave Air and Space Port, and the Cajon Pass where the San Bernardino Mountains meet the San Gabriel Mountains on descent into the LA Basin.