About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Copenhagen. While the right side has the Paris departure views, the left side wins overall. It picks up the North Sea coastal lowlands of Belgium and the Netherlands during cruise, the German coastline near Hamburg, and then delivers the spectacular Øresund Bridge and Copenhagen harbor on approach — the most visually distinctive moment of the whole flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Right side for the best views. CDG typically departs eastward on runways 09L/09R or northeastward on 27R/27L depending on wind. On the dominant eastward departure, the right side gives a clear view back over Paris — you can see the Seine river bends, the dense urban grid of the city, and on clear days the Eiffel Tower area to the southwest. The flight then tracks northeast toward Belgium, and the right side continues to face south toward the Paris basin. Notable sights include: Seine river bends through Paris, Eiffel Tower district (southwest of CDG), Marne river valley, urban sprawl of the Île-de-France plain.
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. CPH typically lands on runways 22L/22R (southwesterly approach) or 04L/04R (northeasterly approach). On the common southwesterly approach over the Øresund strait, the left side faces southeast toward the Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden — one of the most distinctive aerial landmarks in northern Europe. You also get a clear view of the Copenhagen city waterfront and harbor as the aircraft descends. Notable sights include: Øresund Bridge (Denmark-Sweden crossing), Copenhagen harbor and waterfront, Amager Fælled flat island terrain, Malmö city across the strait in Sweden.
How long is the flight from Paris to Copenhagen?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Kastrup (CPH) takes Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours.
What does the Paris to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over Belgium and the Netherlands — flat polderland and river deltas visible at cruise altitude. It then crosses northern Germany over the North German Plain, passing near Hamburg where the Elbe river estuary is visible. The final segment crosses the Danish peninsula of Jutland or skims the Danish islands before descending over the Øresund strait into Copenhagen.