About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Oslo Fornebu (FBU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Oslo. While takeoff favors the right for the Øresund crossing, the landing approach into Fornebu is the more dramatic and geographically distinctive segment. Left-seaters get the superior view of the Oslo Fjord, Bygdøy, and the fortress—making the overall journey more rewarding from the left side.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers immediate views of the Øresund Strait and Swedish coastline. CPH typically departs runways 04L/R or 22L/R depending on wind; northbound departures on 04 give right-seaters the best perspective of the water crossing and Malmö region. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (the narrow water channel between Denmark and Sweden), Malmö city and harbor (Swedish side, across the strait), Amager Island (Copenhagen's eastern district), Kastrup town directly below.
What can I see when landing at Oslo Fornebu in Oslo?
When landing at Oslo Fornebu (FBU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures the approach into Fornebu over the Oslo Fjord and inner harbor. Descending aircraft typically approach from the south or east; left-seaters get unobstructed views of the fjord's eastern shore, Bygdøy Peninsula, and central Oslo's waterfront before touchdown. Notable sights include: Oslo Fjord (the wide water body with islands and peninsulas), Bygdøy Peninsula (forested headland on the fjord's west side), Akershus Fortress (medieval stronghold on the eastern shore), central Oslo skyline and harbor district.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Oslo?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Oslo Fornebu (FBU) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Copenhagen to Oslo flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Kattegat (the sea between Denmark and Sweden), then passes over southern Sweden's Scania region before turning northeast toward the Oslo Fjord. At cruise altitude, you'll see the Swedish coastline, scattered lakes in the interior, and the transition from flat Danish/southern Swedish terrain to the more forested, rolling landscape of southeastern Norway. The Oslofjord's complex archipelago becomes visible on descent, with numerous islands and peninsulas characteristic of the Scandinavian shield geology.