Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bristol to Copenhagen. While takeoff favors the right for UK geography, the landing view from the left—the Øresund Strait, the bridge, and the Sweden-Denmark maritime boundary—is more dramatic and geographically distinctive. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Bristol (BRS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Bristol typically departs runway 27 (westbound) or 09 (eastbound). Right-side seats on an eastbound departure (09) offer immediate views of the Severn Estuary and the Welsh coastline. On westbound departures (27), right seats show the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean as you climb. Notable sights include: Severn Estuary, Forest of Dean, Cotswolds escarpment, River Avon valley.

When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Copenhagen's main runway is 04R/22L (northeast-southwest). On approach from the southwest (landing 04R), left-side seats provide excellent views of the Øresund Strait, the Malmö waterfront across the water, and the approach over the Danish coast. You'll see the strait's distinctive geography and the bridge approach. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait, Malmö waterfront (Sweden), Danish coastline near Kastrup, Amager Island.

The flight from Bristol (BRS) to Kastrup (CPH) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

The flight crosses the North Sea at altitude. Around the midpoint (roughly over the Dogger Bank area), you're over open water with no visible landmarks. As you approach Danish airspace, you'll descend toward the Jutland Peninsula's eastern coast, with the Kattegat strait visible to the north. The final approach brings the Øresund Strait and Swedish coast into view.