CPH CDG Kastrup to Charles De Gaulle

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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. Left side wins both takeoff and landing. During the cruise portion heading southwest over Germany and into France, the left side also faces generally south, offering better views of the North German Plain, the Rhine valley crossing, and the Champagne region on descent.

What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?

During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Kastrup typically departs on runway 22L/22R heading southwest, which puts the left side facing southeast over the Øresund strait and the Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark to Sweden. You get a clear view of the bridge and the Swedish coastline around Malmö before the aircraft turns south. Notable sights include: Øresund Bridge, Malmö city center across the strait, Amager Fælled wetlands below, Copenhagen city center and harbor to the northeast.

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 typically lands on runways 26L/26R or 27R heading west, meaning the left side faces south toward Paris. On final approach from the east, the left window gives a clear view of the Paris basin and the city itself, including the Seine river bends and the dense urban core. Notable sights include: Seine river bends south of Paris, Marne river valley, Paris urban core on the horizon, Roissy agricultural plain immediately below.

How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Paris?

The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.

What does the Copenhagen to Paris flight path pass over?

The route tracks southwest over Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, then across the North German Plain over Hanover and the Ruhr region, crossing the Rhine somewhere near Cologne or Düsseldorf, then into Belgium and northeastern France over the Ardennes plateau and the Champagne agricultural plain before descending into the Paris basin.