The left side wins overall mainly due to the dramatic Copenhagen harbor and Øresund Bridge views during takeoff, which offer more distinct, named landmarks than the flatter polder scenery seen on landing.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Danish island of Zealand, the western Baltic/North Sea transition zone, and the northern German coastal lowlands before descending over the Dutch polders toward Amsterdam.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
LEFTDeparting CPH to the south/southwest, left-side passengers get a sweeping view of Copenhagen's harbor, the Øresund Bridge, and the Malmö skyline across the strait before the aircraft turns west over Zealand's farmland.
Landing at AMS
RIGHTOn approach into Schiphol from the northeast, the right side offers a view of the IJsselmeer's shoreline and the flat patchwork of Dutch polders leading toward the North Sea coast, giving a clearer sense of the reclaimed land geography unique to this approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Schiphol (AMS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Amsterdam. The left side wins overall mainly due to the dramatic Copenhagen harbor and Øresund Bridge views during takeoff, which offer more distinct, named landmarks than the flatter polder scenery seen on landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing CPH to the south/southwest, left-side passengers get a sweeping view of Copenhagen's harbor, the Øresund Bridge, and the Malmö skyline across the strait before the aircraft turns west over Zealand's farmland. Notable sights include: Copenhagen Harbor, Øresund Bridge, Malmö skyline, Amager Island.
What can I see when landing at Schiphol in Amsterdam?
When landing at Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Schiphol from the northeast, the right side offers a view of the IJsselmeer's shoreline and the flat patchwork of Dutch polders leading toward the North Sea coast, giving a clearer sense of the reclaimed land geography unique to this approach. Notable sights include: IJsselmeer shoreline, Dutch polder fields, North Sea coastline, Amsterdam outskirts.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Amsterdam?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Schiphol (AMS) takes 1h 35m.
What does the Copenhagen to Amsterdam flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Danish island of Zealand, the western Baltic/North Sea transition zone, and the northern German coastal lowlands before descending over the Dutch polders toward Amsterdam.