While takeoff offers pleasant rural French scenery, the landing approach provides more dramatic and distinctive views: the Øresund Strait, Copenhagen's urban waterfront, and the Sweden-Denmark border geography make the descent more visually compelling than the climb-out.
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Flight Path
Beauvais to Copenhagen is 613 miles (987 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
The flight path crosses northern France and the North Sea. Notable features include the transition from Île-de-France agricultural plains to the Picardy region, the Belgian-French border area (though typically at altitude), and the North Sea crossing with occasional visibility of the Belgian and Dutch coasts depending on flight level and atmospheric conditions. The approach to Denmark brings views of the Limfjord region and the Jutland Peninsula before descending toward the Øresund Strait.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BVA
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Seine River valley and the Île-de-France region as the aircraft climbs northeastward. The river's meandering path and surrounding agricultural plains are clearly visible during the initial climb-out.
Landing at CPH
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views of the Danish coastline, the Øresund Strait, and the approach into Copenhagen. The water body separating Denmark from Sweden and the urban sprawl of Copenhagen are prominent during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tille (BVA) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Beauvais to Copenhagen. While takeoff offers pleasant rural French scenery, the landing approach provides more dramatic and distinctive views: the Øresund Strait, Copenhagen's urban waterfront, and the Sweden-Denmark border geography make the descent more visually compelling than the climb-out.
What can I see during takeoff from Tille in Beauvais?
During takeoff from Tille (BVA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Seine River valley and the Île-de-France region as the aircraft climbs northeastward. The river's meandering path and surrounding agricultural plains are clearly visible during the initial climb-out. Notable sights include: Seine River, Île-de-France agricultural plains, Beauvais town and surrounding villages, northern French countryside.
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Danish coastline, the Øresund Strait, and the approach into Copenhagen. The water body separating Denmark from Sweden and the urban sprawl of Copenhagen are prominent during descent. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait, Swedish coast (Scania region), Copenhagen urban area and harbor, Amager Island.
How long is the flight from Beauvais to Copenhagen?
The flight from Tille (BVA) to Kastrup (CPH) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 613 miles (987 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Beauvais to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses northern France and the North Sea. Notable features include the transition from Île-de-France agricultural plains to the Picardy region, the Belgian-French border area (though typically at altitude), and the North Sea crossing with occasional visibility of the Belgian and Dutch coasts depending on flight level and atmospheric conditions. The approach to Denmark brings views of the Limfjord region and the Jutland Peninsula before descending toward the Øresund Strait.