While takeoff offers interesting Berlin waterways on the left, the landing view of the Øresund Strait and Sweden-Denmark border geography is more dramatic and geographically significant. Right seats capture the defining feature of this route's destination region.
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Flight Path
Berlin to Copenhagen is 228 miles (366 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the North German Plain heading north-northeast. Notable features include the Mecklenburg Lake District (Mecklenburgische Seenplatte) visible to the left around 20 minutes into flight—a chain of glacial lakes stretching east-west. The Elbe River valley may be visible to the left depending on exact routing. As the aircraft approaches Danish airspace, the flat agricultural landscape of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern transitions to similar terrain in southern Denmark, with scattered lakes and forests becoming sparser. The Fehmarn Belt (strait between Germany and Denmark) may be visible to the left on northern routing options.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BER
LEFTBER typically departs runway 07L/R (eastbound) or 25L/R (westbound). Left seats offer views of the Spree River winding through Berlin's city center and the distinctive lakes of the Müggelsee system to the southeast. Right seats face industrial areas and suburban sprawl.
Landing at CPH
RIGHTApproaching CPH typically uses runway 04L/R (northeast) or 22L/R (southwest). Right seats provide excellent views of the Øresund Strait separating Denmark and Sweden, with the Malmö skyline visible across the water. Left seats face inland Danish farmland with less distinctive features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Berlin to Copenhagen. While takeoff offers interesting Berlin waterways on the left, the landing view of the Øresund Strait and Sweden-Denmark border geography is more dramatic and geographically significant. Right seats capture the defining feature of this route's destination region.
What can I see during takeoff from Berlin Brandenburg in Berlin?
During takeoff from Berlin Brandenburg (BER), sit on the Left side for the best views. BER typically departs runway 07L/R (eastbound) or 25L/R (westbound). Left seats offer views of the Spree River winding through Berlin's city center and the distinctive lakes of the Müggelsee system to the southeast. Right seats face industrial areas and suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Spree River (central Berlin waterway), Müggelsee (largest lake in Berlin region), Köpenick district (southeastern Berlin), Tegeler See (northwestern lake visible on longer climbs).
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching CPH typically uses runway 04L/R (northeast) or 22L/R (southwest). Right seats provide excellent views of the Øresund Strait separating Denmark and Sweden, with the Malmö skyline visible across the water. Left seats face inland Danish farmland with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (Denmark-Sweden border water), Malmö cityscape (Swedish coast, opposite side of strait), Amager Island (Copenhagen's southern district), Kastrup harbor and airport infrastructure.
How long is the flight from Berlin to Copenhagen?
The flight from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Kastrup (CPH) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 228 miles (366 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Berlin to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North German Plain heading north-northeast. Notable features include the Mecklenburg Lake District (Mecklenburgische Seenplatte) visible to the left around 20 minutes into flight—a chain of glacial lakes stretching east-west. The Elbe River valley may be visible to the left depending on exact routing. As the aircraft approaches Danish airspace, the flat agricultural landscape of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern transitions to similar terrain in southern Denmark, with scattered lakes and forests becoming sparser. The Fehmarn Belt (strait between Germany and Denmark) may be visible to the left on northern routing options.