The right side captures the dramatic Rocky Mountain departure and the Appalachian/Smoky Mountain approach, while the left side offers only flat plains for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Denver to Knoxville is 1,160 miles (1,866 km), a flight of about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Great Plains of eastern Colorado and Kansas, Ozark Plateau of Missouri, Mississippi River valley
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Takeoff from DEN
RIGHTDeparting DEN, southbound climb-outs put the Front Range and the snow-capped peaks west of Denver on the right side of the aircraft before the turn east. Left-side passengers see only the flat plains stretching north.
Landing at TYS
RIGHTOn approach into TYS from the northwest, the ridgelines of the Great Smoky Mountains and southern Appalachians appear off the right side as the aircraft descends toward the southwest-facing runways, giving a dramatic ridge-and-valley view unavailable on the flat left side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Knoxville. The right side captures the dramatic Rocky Mountain departure and the Appalachian/Smoky Mountain approach, while the left side offers only flat plains for most of the flight.
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, southbound climb-outs put the Front Range and the snow-capped peaks west of Denver on the right side of the aircraft before the turn east. Left-side passengers see only the flat plains stretching north. Notable sights include: Front Range foothills, Rocky Mountain peaks west of Denver, Denver suburban grid.
What can I see when landing at Mc Ghee Tyson in Knoxville?
When landing at Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into TYS from the northwest, the ridgelines of the Great Smoky Mountains and southern Appalachians appear off the right side as the aircraft descends toward the southwest-facing runways, giving a dramatic ridge-and-valley view unavailable on the flat left side. Notable sights include: Great Smoky Mountains ridgeline, Tennessee Valley farmland, Knoxville skyline, French Broad River.
How long is the flight from Denver to Knoxville?
The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,160 miles (1,866 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denver to Knoxville flight path pass over?
Great Plains of eastern Colorado and Kansas, Ozark Plateau of Missouri, Mississippi River valley