Copenhagen to Paris is 624 miles (1,004 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
While the right side wins the takeoff with Copenhagen's harbor and the Öresund Bridge, the left side's payoff on arrival—a genuine glimpse of the Paris skyline including the Eiffel Tower—carries more visual weight than the mostly flat, featureless farmland crossed during cruise, giving the left side a slightly higher overall score.
Flight Path
Flat North German Plain near the Danish-German border, the lowlands of Westphalia, and the gently rolling countryside of eastern Belgium near Liège before descending into the Ile-de-France region
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Takeoff from CPH
RIGHTDeparting CPH on the southbound runway, the initial climb banks away from Copenhagen's city center, which sits just northwest of the airport. Right-side passengers get a good look at the harbor, the spires of the old town, and the Öresund Bridge stretching toward Sweden before the aircraft turns onto its southwesterly track.
Landing at CDG
LEFTCDG's typical westerly landing configuration brings arriving aircraft in from the east, with the final approach path passing just north of Paris. On the left side, passengers get a distant but genuine view of the city skyline—including the Eiffel Tower and La Défense towers—before the runway threshold appears.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Paris. While the right side wins the takeoff with Copenhagen's harbor and the Öresund Bridge, the left side's payoff on arrival—a genuine glimpse of the Paris skyline including the Eiffel Tower—carries more visual weight than the mostly flat, featureless farmland crossed during cruise, giving the left side a slightly higher overall score.
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 southbound runway, the initial climb banks away from Copenhagen's city center, which sits just northwest of the airport. Right-side passengers get a good look at the harbor, the spires of the old town, and the Öresund Bridge stretching toward Sweden before the aircraft turns onto its southwesterly track. Notable sights include: Copenhagen city center and harbor, Øresund Bridge, Amager coastline, Øresund Strait toward Sweden.
What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG's typical westerly landing configuration brings arriving aircraft in from the east, with the final approach path passing just north of Paris. On the left side, passengers get a distant but genuine view of the city skyline—including the Eiffel Tower and La Défense towers—before the runway threshold appears. Notable sights include: Paris skyline with Eiffel Tower, La Défense business district, the Seine river, Marne valley farmland.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Paris?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 624 miles (1,004 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Paris flight path pass over?
Flat North German Plain near the Danish-German border, the lowlands of Westphalia, and the gently rolling countryside of eastern Belgium near Liège before descending into the Ile-de-France region