The left side wins because the cruise phase tracks along the edge of the Wadden Sea coastline, past the Frisian Islands and the German Baltic shore near Kiel, before crossing the Danish islands of Lolland and Falster — a string of genuine coastal and island geography. The right side stays over flat, featureless inland Germany for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Amsterdam to Copenhagen is 394 miles (633 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Wadden Sea and Frisian Islands off the German/Dutch coast, Kiel Bay, the Fehmarn Belt, and the Danish islands of Lolland and Falster before crossing into Zealand
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from AMS
LEFTDeparting Schiphol on the Polderbaan and turning northeast toward Denmark, the left side offers a brief look back at Amsterdam's outskirts and the IJsselmeer's broad water surface before the route settles over flat Dutch farmland. The right side only shows featureless polder fields.
Landing at CPH
RIGHTOn the descent into Kastrup, the approach path crosses the Øresund strait, and the right side gives passengers a clear view of central Copenhagen's rooftops and harbor along with the long silhouette of the Øresund Bridge stretching toward Sweden. The left side mostly faces open water with little to see.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Copenhagen. The left side wins because the cruise phase tracks along the edge of the Wadden Sea coastline, past the Frisian Islands and the German Baltic shore near Kiel, before crossing the Danish islands of Lolland and Falster — a string of genuine coastal and island geography. The right side stays over flat, featureless inland Germany for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Schiphol on the Polderbaan and turning northeast toward Denmark, the left side offers a brief look back at Amsterdam's outskirts and the IJsselmeer's broad water surface before the route settles over flat Dutch farmland. The right side only shows featureless polder fields. Notable sights include: IJsselmeer, Amsterdam outskirts, Dutch polder farmland.
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into Kastrup, the approach path crosses the Øresund strait, and the right side gives passengers a clear view of central Copenhagen's rooftops and harbor along with the long silhouette of the Øresund Bridge stretching toward Sweden. The left side mostly faces open water with little to see. Notable sights include: Copenhagen city center and harbor, Øresund Bridge, Amager coastline.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Copenhagen?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Kastrup (CPH) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 394 miles (633 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Amsterdam to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
Wadden Sea and Frisian Islands off the German/Dutch coast, Kiel Bay, the Fehmarn Belt, and the Danish islands of Lolland and Falster before crossing into Zealand