Copenhagen to Berlin flight pathCPHBER

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Flight time55m
Distance228
Heading171° → 172°
Best side
Left
★ 3.0 left·★ 1.5 right

The left side wins for its combination of the Øresund Bridge and Copenhagen harbor at takeoff plus the lake-and-forest approach into BER, while the right side offers mostly flat, featureless farmland throughout the short flight.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Copenhagen to Berlin is 228 miles (366 km), a flight of about 55 minutes.

Baltic Sea crossing near the Danish islands of Falster and Møn, with the German coastline near Fehmarn visible before the route continues south toward Berlin

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Copenhagen (left side) — Øresund Bridge, Malmö skyline, Copenhagen harbor, Amager island coastline

Takeoff from CPH

LEFT

Departing CPH southbound, the left side offers a clear view back over Copenhagen's harbor and the Øresund Bridge linking Denmark to Sweden, with Malmö visible across the strait. The right side shows only flat Zealand farmland receding quickly.

Øresund BridgeMalmö skylineCopenhagen harborAmager island coastline
CPH KastrupHub for SAS (Scandinavian Airlines), Norwegian Air Shuttle
Aerial window seat view during landing at Berlin (left side) — Müggelsee lake, Spree river bends, Brandenburg forest patches, BER terminal complex

Landing at BER

LEFT

On approach into BER from the north, the left side reveals the chain of lakes and forests south of Berlin, including glimpses of the Spree and Dahme river systems, before the runway comes into view. The right side mostly shows flat Brandenburg farmland with less variety.

Müggelsee lakeSpree river bendsBrandenburg forest patchesBER terminal complex
BER Berlin BrandenburgHub for easyJet, Ryanair

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Berlin. The left side wins for its combination of the Øresund Bridge and Copenhagen harbor at takeoff plus the lake-and-forest approach into BER, while the right side offers mostly flat, featureless farmland throughout the short flight.

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 southbound, the left side offers a clear view back over Copenhagen's harbor and the Øresund Bridge linking Denmark to Sweden, with Malmö visible across the strait. The right side shows only flat Zealand farmland receding quickly. Notable sights include: Øresund Bridge, Malmö skyline, Copenhagen harbor, Amager island coastline.

What can I see when landing at Berlin Brandenburg in Berlin?

When landing at Berlin Brandenburg (BER), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into BER from the north, the left side reveals the chain of lakes and forests south of Berlin, including glimpses of the Spree and Dahme river systems, before the runway comes into view. The right side mostly shows flat Brandenburg farmland with less variety. Notable sights include: Müggelsee lake, Spree river bends, Brandenburg forest patches, BER terminal complex.

How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Berlin?

The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) takes about 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 228 miles (366 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Copenhagen to Berlin flight path pass over?

Baltic Sea crossing near the Danish islands of Falster and Møn, with the German coastline near Fehmarn visible before the route continues south toward Berlin