The right side combines a scenic Copenhagen harbor departure with a dramatic Norwegian fjord-and-mountain approach into Bergen, while the left side offers mostly flat Danish and Swedish farmland with a plain sea crossing.
Flight Path
Kattegat and Skagerrak straits, the low coastline of southwestern Sweden near Gothenburg, and the open North Sea approach to Norway's fjord coast
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Takeoff from CPH
RIGHTDeparting CPH on the typical southbound runway before turning northwest, the right-side windows catch Copenhagen's coastline, Amager island, and the Øresund strait with the bridge to Sweden receding behind. The left side mostly shows flat Zealand farmland with little contrast.
Landing at BGO
RIGHTOn approach into Bergen Flesland, the flight path tracks south along Norway's fjord-carved coastline, putting the mountainous mainland and Bergen's surrounding peaks on the right side. The left side mostly overlooks open sea and scattered low skerries, less dramatic by comparison.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Bergen Flesland (BGO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Bergen. The right side combines a scenic Copenhagen harbor departure with a dramatic Norwegian fjord-and-mountain approach into Bergen, while the left side offers mostly flat Danish and Swedish farmland with a plain sea crossing.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing CPH on the typical southbound runway before turning northwest, the right-side windows catch Copenhagen's coastline, Amager island, and the Øresund strait with the bridge to Sweden receding behind. The left side mostly shows flat Zealand farmland with little contrast. Notable sights include: Copenhagen skyline and harbor, Øresund Bridge, Amager island coastline, Malmö skyline across the strait.
What can I see when landing at Bergen Flesland in Bergen?
When landing at Bergen Flesland (BGO), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Bergen Flesland, the flight path tracks south along Norway's fjord-carved coastline, putting the mountainous mainland and Bergen's surrounding peaks on the right side. The left side mostly overlooks open sea and scattered low skerries, less dramatic by comparison. Notable sights include: Fjord inlets and forested islands north of Bergen, Mount Ulriken and the peaks ringing Bergen, Bergen harbor, coastal skerries.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Bergen?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Bergen Flesland (BGO) takes 1h 15m.
What does the Copenhagen to Bergen flight path pass over?
Kattegat and Skagerrak straits, the low coastline of southwestern Sweden near Gothenburg, and the open North Sea approach to Norway's fjord coast