While takeoff slightly favors the right side with Copenhagen's harbor view, the left side's approach into Edinburgh—crossing the Firth of Forth with its iconic bridges and the city's dramatic volcanic hills—provides the most memorable scenery of the whole flight.
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Flight Path
Copenhagen to Edinburgh is 622 miles (1,001 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Flat Danish farmland near Funen and Jutland giving way to the open North Sea, with no major landmarks until the Scottish coast comes into view near the Firth of Forth.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
RIGHTDeparting CPH on the southbound runway, the aircraft banks right onto its westward routing, giving passengers on the right a sweeping view of central Copenhagen's harbor, spires, and the Zealand coastline before the flight heads out over open water. The left side mainly catches a brief glimpse of the Øresund Bridge and the flat Swedish coast before turning away.
Landing at EDI
LEFTOn approach to EDI's runway 24, the aircraft descends from the northeast over the North Sea and crosses the Firth of Forth, putting Edinburgh's skyline, Arthur's Seat, and the Forth bridges on the left side of the cabin. The right side mostly overlooks the flatter Fife coastline and open water, which is less distinctive.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Edinburgh (EDI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Edinburgh. While takeoff slightly favors the right side with Copenhagen's harbor view, the left side's approach into Edinburgh—crossing the Firth of Forth with its iconic bridges and the city's dramatic volcanic hills—provides the most memorable scenery of the whole flight.
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 aircraft banks right onto its westward routing, giving passengers on the right a sweeping view of central Copenhagen's harbor, spires, and the Zealand coastline before the flight heads out over open water. The left side mainly catches a brief glimpse of the Øresund Bridge and the flat Swedish coast before turning away. Notable sights include: Copenhagen city skyline and harbor, Kastrup coastline, Øresund Bridge (distant), Zealand's northern shoreline.
What can I see when landing at Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
When landing at Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to EDI's runway 24, the aircraft descends from the northeast over the North Sea and crosses the Firth of Forth, putting Edinburgh's skyline, Arthur's Seat, and the Forth bridges on the left side of the cabin. The right side mostly overlooks the flatter Fife coastline and open water, which is less distinctive. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth estuary, Forth Bridge and Forth Road Bridge, Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh city center.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Edinburgh?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 622 miles (1,001 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Edinburgh flight path pass over?
Flat Danish farmland near Funen and Jutland giving way to the open North Sea, with no major landmarks until the Scottish coast comes into view near the Firth of Forth.