About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Alicante (ALC) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Alicante to Copenhagen. Left side captures the Sierra de Crevillente and inland Spanish terrain on departure and approach, plus the Mediterranean coastline during descent. Right side is strong for takeoff but left dominates the overall journey with more varied and dramatic geography.
What can I see during takeoff from Alicante in Alicante?
During takeoff from Alicante (ALC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Alicante typically departs runway 03 (northbound) or 21 (southbound). Right-side seats offer views of the Mediterranean coastline and the Sierra de Crevillente inland. If departing 03, you'll see the coast receding to your right as you climb northwestward. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea (immediate right), Tabernas Desert region (inland, left-center distance), Sierra de Crevillente ridge (inland, left), Alicante city sprawl (beneath/left during initial climb).
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Alicante typically uses runway 03 or 21 depending on wind. Left-side seats on final approach offer views of the Sierra de Crevillente and inland terrain as you descend toward the coast. The Mediterranean and coastal approach are more dramatic from the left during typical northbound arrivals. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea (right side, growing larger), Alicante coastline and harbor (right-center), Sierra de Crevillente (left, prominent), Tabernas inland plateau (left-center distance).
How long is the flight from Alicante to Copenhagen?
The flight from Alicante (ALC) to Kastrup (CPH) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Alicante to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
Flight path crosses the Pyrenees (visible as a distant ridge line around 1.5 hours out), then transitions over southern France and the Rhône Valley. The Alps appear on the left horizon in the final hour. The route passes east of the Massif Central. Crossing into Germany/Denmark airspace, you'll see the North German Plain and eventually the Kattegat strait and Danish coastline approaching Copenhagen.