Copenhagen to Atlanta is 4,593 miles (7,392 km), a flight of about 10 hours 5 minutes.
The great-circle route to Atlanta swings north across the Atlantic, keeping southern Greenland, Iceland, and the Labrador coast on the right side of the aircraft during cruise — far more dramatic than the open ocean views on the left — and the right side also gets the better landmark near Atlanta on arrival.
Flight Path
Southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet, the Labrador Sea, and the rugged coast of Labrador, Canada, visible to the north of the flight path during cruise
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
LEFTDeparting CPH on runway 22, the aircraft climbs south over Copenhagen before banking west, giving the left side a good look at the city center, the harbor, and the Øresund Bridge stretching toward Sweden before the plane turns out over Zealand's farmland.
Landing at ATL
RIGHTOn a typical west-flow approach into ATL from the northeast, the descent path passes north of the city, putting the granite dome of Stone Mountain and the wooded Piedmont terrain on the right side just before the turn onto final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Atlanta. The great-circle route to Atlanta swings north across the Atlantic, keeping southern Greenland, Iceland, and the Labrador coast on the right side of the aircraft during cruise — far more dramatic than the open ocean views on the left — and the right side also gets the better landmark near Atlanta on arrival.
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 on runway 22, the aircraft climbs south over Copenhagen before banking west, giving the left side a good look at the city center, the harbor, and the Øresund Bridge stretching toward Sweden before the plane turns out over Zealand's farmland. Notable sights include: Copenhagen city center, Copenhagen harbor, Øresund Bridge, Amager island.
What can I see when landing at The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International in Atlanta?
When landing at The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On a typical west-flow approach into ATL from the northeast, the descent path passes north of the city, putting the granite dome of Stone Mountain and the wooded Piedmont terrain on the right side just before the turn onto final approach. Notable sights include: Stone Mountain, Chattahoochee River, Atlanta's northern suburbs, downtown Atlanta skyline in the distance.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Atlanta?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes about 10 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,593 miles (7,392 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Atlanta flight path pass over?
Southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet, the Labrador Sea, and the rugged coast of Labrador, Canada, visible to the north of the flight path during cruise