While the takeoff offers brief water views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more sustained and dramatic scenery. Port Phillip Bay and the You Yangs offer stronger visual interest than the Øresund Strait departure.
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Flight Path
Copenhagen to Avalon is 9,923 miles (15,969 km), a flight of about 17 hours 30 minutes.
This ultra-long-haul route typically routes southeast over the Mediterranean, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean. Key visible features along the path include: the Suez Canal region (if routed that way), the Arabian Peninsula's eastern coastline, the Indian subcontinent's southern tip, and the vast Indian Ocean. The flight crosses multiple time zones and typically includes a refueling stop in the Middle East (Dubai, Doha) or Asia (Singapore, Kuala Lumpur). The majority of the flight crosses open ocean with limited ground features visible. Approaching Australia, the aircraft descends over the Great Australian Bight and approaches the Victorian coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Øresund Strait and the Swedish coastline as the aircraft climbs out over the water. The strait's distinctive narrow channel and the contrast between Danish and Swedish shores are clearly visible during the initial climb.
Landing at AVV
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views of Port Phillip Bay and the Bellarine Peninsula as the aircraft descends toward Avalon. The bay's distinctive shape and the contrast between water and surrounding coastal terrain create strong visual landmarks during final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Avalon (AVV)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Avalon. While the takeoff offers brief water views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more sustained and dramatic scenery. Port Phillip Bay and the You Yangs offer stronger visual interest than the Øresund Strait departure.
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 seats offer views of the Øresund Strait and the Swedish coastline as the aircraft climbs out over the water. The strait's distinctive narrow channel and the contrast between Danish and Swedish shores are clearly visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait, Swedish coastline near Malmö, Amager Island (south of Copenhagen), Kastrup Airport runway orientation.
What can I see when landing at Avalon in Avalon?
When landing at Avalon (AVV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of Port Phillip Bay and the Bellarine Peninsula as the aircraft descends toward Avalon. The bay's distinctive shape and the contrast between water and surrounding coastal terrain create strong visual landmarks during final approach. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay, Bellarine Peninsula, You Yangs mountain range (southwest), Geelong waterfront.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Avalon?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Avalon (AVV) takes about 17 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 9,923 miles (15,969 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Avalon flight path pass over?
This ultra-long-haul route typically routes southeast over the Mediterranean, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean. Key visible features along the path include: the Suez Canal region (if routed that way), the Arabian Peninsula's eastern coastline, the Indian subcontinent's southern tip, and the vast Indian Ocean. The flight crosses multiple time zones and typically includes a refueling stop in the Middle East (Dubai, Doha) or Asia (Singapore, Kuala Lumpur). The majority of the flight crosses open ocean with limited ground features visible. Approaching Australia, the aircraft descends over the Great Australian Bight and approaches the Victorian coast.