About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Denver International (DEN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Frankfurt to Denver. Left side wins both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic and Canadian Shield the views are similar on both sides, but the left seat delivers the Rhine-Main valley on departure and the spectacular Front Range panorama on approach into Denver — the two most visually rewarding moments of the route.
What can I see during takeoff from Frankfurt Main in Frankfurt?
During takeoff from Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Frankfurt typically departs westbound on runway 07L/25R or northwestbound on 18. A left-side seat during westbound departure gives you a clear view south over the Main River valley, the Taunus hills, and the Frankfurt city skyline receding behind you. The Rhine-Main confluence is distinctly visible from the left side as you climb out. Notable sights include: Frankfurt city center and Sachsenhausen district, Main River bends, Rhine-Main confluence near Mainz, Taunus ridge to the north.
What can I see when landing at Denver International in Denver?
When landing at Denver International (DEN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Denver International sits east of the city, and aircraft typically approach from the east on runway 16L/R or 17L/R heading south. A left-side seat on approach gives you the best view of the entire Front Range — the Rocky Mountain wall from Pikes Peak in the south to Longs Peak in the north — spread across the western horizon as you descend over the plains. Notable sights include: Front Range Rocky Mountains including Longs Peak and Pikes Peak, Denver city grid and downtown skyline, South Platte River corridor, Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Denver?
The flight from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Denver International (DEN) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.
What does the Frankfurt to Denver flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over the Netherlands and North Sea, then across southern Greenland where the ice sheet and coastal fjords are visible, then over Baffin Island and Hudson Bay, across the Canadian Shield of Ontario and Manitoba with its vast boreal forest and lake systems, then over the Great Plains of the Dakotas and Nebraska before descending toward Denver. The Greenland ice cap and Hudson Bay are the most dramatic midpoint features.