While takeoff favors the right for Port Phillip Bay views, the landing approach over the Øresund Strait and Swedish coastline is more visually distinctive and geographically significant. Left seats capture the dramatic water-land boundary and international strait crossing that defines the final descent into Copenhagen.
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Flight Path
Avalon to Copenhagen is 9,923 miles (15,969 km), a flight of about 17 hours 30 minutes.
This route typically routes via Singapore, Dubai, or similar hub. Over the Indian Ocean, the Maldives archipelago is visible on some routing options. Crossing the Arabian Sea, the Western Ghats mountains of India appear as a distant ridge on the horizon if routed via the Arabian Peninsula. Over the Middle East, the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz may be visible depending on routing. Crossing into Europe, the Alps appear as a significant mountain range on the horizon during descent into Central Europe, with the Danube River valley visible in lower-altitude segments approaching Denmark.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AVV
RIGHTAvalon typically departs to the northwest or northeast. Right-side seats offer views of Port Phillip Bay's eastern shoreline and the You Yangs volcanic range inland, both prominent from climb-out altitude.
Landing at CPH
LEFTApproaching Copenhagen from the southwest (typical for this route), left-side seats provide views of the Danish coastline, the Øresund Strait separating Denmark and Sweden, and the approach path over the Amager Island wetlands and Copenhagen's urban sprawl.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Avalon (AVV) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Avalon to Copenhagen. While takeoff favors the right for Port Phillip Bay views, the landing approach over the Øresund Strait and Swedish coastline is more visually distinctive and geographically significant. Left seats capture the dramatic water-land boundary and international strait crossing that defines the final descent into Copenhagen.
What can I see during takeoff from Avalon in Avalon?
During takeoff from Avalon (AVV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Avalon typically departs to the northwest or northeast. Right-side seats offer views of Port Phillip Bay's eastern shoreline and the You Yangs volcanic range inland, both prominent from climb-out altitude. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay (immediate water body), You Yangs volcanic peaks (inland to the northwest), Geelong urban area (western shore), Bellarine Peninsula (eastern shore defining the bay's eastern edge).
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 Copenhagen from the southwest (typical for this route), left-side seats provide views of the Danish coastline, the Øresund Strait separating Denmark and Sweden, and the approach path over the Amager Island wetlands and Copenhagen's urban sprawl. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (water body between Denmark and Sweden), Swedish coast near Malmö (visible across the strait), Amager Island and its lakes/wetlands (immediate approach area), Copenhagen city center with Christiansborg Palace district visible.
How long is the flight from Avalon to Copenhagen?
The flight from Avalon (AVV) to Kastrup (CPH) takes about 17 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 9,923 miles (15,969 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Avalon to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
This route typically routes via Singapore, Dubai, or similar hub. Over the Indian Ocean, the Maldives archipelago is visible on some routing options. Crossing the Arabian Sea, the Western Ghats mountains of India appear as a distant ridge on the horizon if routed via the Arabian Peninsula. Over the Middle East, the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz may be visible depending on routing. Crossing into Europe, the Alps appear as a significant mountain range on the horizon during descent into Central Europe, with the Danube River valley visible in lower-altitude segments approaching Denmark.