While takeoff offers water views, the landing approach over the Sunnmøre Alps and fjord system is more visually distinctive and geographically dramatic. Left side captures the dramatic Norwegian coastal mountains that define this route's destination.
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Flight Path
Copenhagen to Alesund is 532 miles (857 km), a flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
The flight path crosses the North Sea northward, passing over the Skagerrak strait and then the Norwegian coast. Notable midpoint features include the Oslofjord region (visible to the east if the aircraft tracks slightly inland), the transition from Danish/Swedish lowlands to Norwegian fjord and mountain terrain, and the Sognefjord area as the aircraft approaches western Norway. The coastline becomes increasingly rugged and mountainous north of Bergen's latitude.
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Takeoff from CPH
RIGHTRight side offers views of the Øresund Strait and Swedish coastline during northbound climb. CPH typically departs runway 04R/22L or 04L/22R; northbound departures (04L/04R) climb over water and the strait, giving right-seat passengers clear views of the waterway separating Denmark and Sweden.
Landing at AES
LEFTLeft side provides views of Vigra's fjord setting and the approach over Sunnmøre's dramatic coastal terrain. Alesund Vigra typically uses runway 11/29; approaches from the south (runway 11) descend over the Geirangerfjord region and coastal mountains, placing left-seat passengers facing the mountainous landscape and fjord system.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Vigra (AES)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Alesund. While takeoff offers water views, the landing approach over the Sunnmøre Alps and fjord system is more visually distinctive and geographically dramatic. Left side captures the dramatic Norwegian coastal mountains that define this route's destination.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Øresund Strait and Swedish coastline during northbound climb. CPH typically departs runway 04R/22L or 04L/22R; northbound departures (04L/04R) climb over water and the strait, giving right-seat passengers clear views of the waterway separating Denmark and Sweden. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait, Swedish coast near Malmö, Amager Island (CPH's eastern boundary), Dragor town on the southern tip of Amager.
What can I see when landing at Vigra in Alesund?
When landing at Vigra (AES), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of Vigra's fjord setting and the approach over Sunnmøre's dramatic coastal terrain. Alesund Vigra typically uses runway 11/29; approaches from the south (runway 11) descend over the Geirangerfjord region and coastal mountains, placing left-seat passengers facing the mountainous landscape and fjord system. Notable sights include: Sunnmøre Alps (coastal mountain range), Geirangerfjord, Alesund city on the peninsula, Vigra Island and runway approach.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Alesund?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Vigra (AES) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 532 miles (857 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Alesund flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Sea northward, passing over the Skagerrak strait and then the Norwegian coast. Notable midpoint features include the Oslofjord region (visible to the east if the aircraft tracks slightly inland), the transition from Danish/Swedish lowlands to Norwegian fjord and mountain terrain, and the Sognefjord area as the aircraft approaches western Norway. The coastline becomes increasingly rugged and mountainous north of Bergen's latitude.