Denver to Edmonton flight pathDENYEG

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Flight time2h 15m
Distance1,019
Heading339° → 332°

Denver to Edmonton is 1,019 miles (1,640 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.

Best side
Left
★ 3.5 left·★ 1.5 right

The left side offers continuous exposure to Rocky Mountain terrain — from the Front Range near Denver, through Wyoming and Montana's ranges, to the distant Canadian Rockies foothills near Edmonton — while the right side faces the featureless Great Plains for the entire flight.

Takeoff · DENLEFTFront Range foothills, Longs Peak area, Denver suburban grid fading into plains
Landing · YEGLEFTDistant Canadian Rockies foothills, North Saskatchewan River valley, patchwork farmland grid

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Flight path crosses eastern Wyoming and Montana, passing near the Bighorn Mountains and the high plains before entering Alberta's prairie region south of Edmonton.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Denver (left side) — Front Range foothills, Longs Peak area, Denver suburban grid fading into plains

Takeoff from DEN

LEFT

Departing DEN northbound, the Front Range and Rocky Mountain foothills rise dramatically to the west, giving passengers a strong initial visual of Colorado's peaks before the plane turns north over the plains.

Front Range foothillsLongs Peak areaDenver suburban grid fading into plains

Landing at YEG

LEFT

On approach into YEG from the south, the western horizon reveals the distant foothills of the Canadian Rockies, a last scenic touch before the flat agricultural plains of central Alberta dominate the final descent.

Distant Canadian Rockies foothillsNorth Saskatchewan River valleypatchwork farmland grid

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Edmonton International (YEG)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Edmonton. The left side offers continuous exposure to Rocky Mountain terrain — from the Front Range near Denver, through Wyoming and Montana's ranges, to the distant Canadian Rockies foothills near Edmonton — while the right side faces the featureless Great Plains for the entire flight.

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 northbound, the Front Range and Rocky Mountain foothills rise dramatically to the west, giving passengers a strong initial visual of Colorado's peaks before the plane turns north over the plains. Notable sights include: Front Range foothills, Longs Peak area, Denver suburban grid fading into plains.

What can I see when landing at Edmonton International in Edmonton?

When landing at Edmonton International (YEG), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into YEG from the south, the western horizon reveals the distant foothills of the Canadian Rockies, a last scenic touch before the flat agricultural plains of central Alberta dominate the final descent. Notable sights include: Distant Canadian Rockies foothills, North Saskatchewan River valley, patchwork farmland grid.

How long is the flight from Denver to Edmonton?

The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Edmonton International (YEG) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,019 miles (1,640 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Denver to Edmonton flight path pass over?

Flight path crosses eastern Wyoming and Montana, passing near the Bighorn Mountains and the high plains before entering Alberta's prairie region south of Edmonton.