About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Abu Dhabi. Left seats capture the more dramatic geography: the Øresund Strait and Swedish coast on departure, then the Persian Gulf and Abu Dhabi's coastal development on arrival. Right seats offer less visually distinctive features overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. CPH typically departs eastbound (runways 04L/04R or 22L/22R depending on wind). Right-side seats offer views of the Øresund Strait and the Swedish coast as you climb out over the water, plus the city of Copenhagen receding to the left. Left seats see mostly inland Denmark. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (water body separating Denmark and Sweden), Malmö, Sweden (visible across the strait), Copenhagen city center (receding behind), Amager Island (directly below during initial climb).
What can I see when landing at Abu Dhabi International in Abu Dhabi?
When landing at Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Left side for the best views. AUH typically lands westbound (runways 09L/09R). Left-side seats provide views of the Persian Gulf coastline, the city of Abu Dhabi, and the approach over the shallow gulf waters. Right seats see the inland desert and industrial areas. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf (shallow turquoise waters), Abu Dhabi city skyline (including the Corniche district), Saadiyat Island (cultural district with museums), Yas Island (entertainment and industrial zone).
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Abu Dhabi?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH) takes Approximately 6 hours 45 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Copenhagen to Abu Dhabi flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Sea, then over Germany and Central Europe, then the Mediterranean (typically southern Italy or Greece visible), then over the Eastern Mediterranean toward the Levant, and finally across the Arabian Peninsula interior before descending toward the Persian Gulf. Notable visible features include the Alps (distant, on the southern horizon during mid-flight), the Mediterranean coastlines of southern Europe, and the Arabian Desert's vast flat terrain in the final descent phase.