While takeoff favors the right for the Øresund Strait, the landing view from the left—with Florence's Arno valley, the Duomo, and Apennine backdrop—is more visually rewarding and iconic. Most passengers prioritize the destination view.
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Flight Path
Copenhagen to Firenze is 818 miles (1,317 km), a flight of about 2 hours 45 minutes.
The flight path crosses the North Sea, then overflies Germany (Schleswig-Holstein and Bavaria regions), the Alps (typically passing east of the main peaks), and enters Italy over the Po Valley before descending into Tuscany. At cruise altitude, the Alps appear as a distant jagged white ridge on the southern horizon for roughly 30 minutes of the flight. The Po Valley's flat agricultural landscape dominates the approach to Italy.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
RIGHTCPH typically departs eastbound (runways 04L/04R or 22L/22R depending on wind). Right-side seats offer views of the Øresund Strait and the Swedish coast as you climb out over water, plus the Copenhagen metropolitan area receding beneath. Left seats face inland toward Sjælland's forests.
Landing at FLR
LEFTFLR approaches from the north (typically runway 10 or 28 depending on wind). Left-side seats during descent into Tuscany offer unobstructed views of the Arno River valley, Florence's historic center with the Duomo visible at altitude, and the Apennine foothills rising to the east. Right seats face toward the Tuscan hills west of the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Peretola (FLR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Firenze. While takeoff favors the right for the Øresund Strait, the landing view from the left—with Florence's Arno valley, the Duomo, and Apennine backdrop—is more visually rewarding and iconic. Most passengers prioritize the destination view.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. CPH typically departs eastbound (runways 04L/04R or 22L/22R depending on wind). Right-side seats offer views of the Øresund Strait and the Swedish coast as you climb out over water, plus the Copenhagen metropolitan area receding beneath. Left seats face inland toward Sjælland's forests. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (water body separating Denmark and Sweden), Malmö skyline across the strait to the east, Copenhagen harbor and Amager Island below, Kastrup town grid.
What can I see when landing at Peretola in Firenze?
When landing at Peretola (FLR), sit on the Left side for the best views. FLR approaches from the north (typically runway 10 or 28 depending on wind). Left-side seats during descent into Tuscany offer unobstructed views of the Arno River valley, Florence's historic center with the Duomo visible at altitude, and the Apennine foothills rising to the east. Right seats face toward the Tuscan hills west of the city. Notable sights include: Arno River (winding through Florence valley), Florence city center with Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio visible, Apennine Mountains to the east and south, Tuscan hill towns and cypress-lined valleys.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Firenze?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Peretola (FLR) takes about 2 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 818 miles (1,317 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Firenze flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Sea, then overflies Germany (Schleswig-Holstein and Bavaria regions), the Alps (typically passing east of the main peaks), and enters Italy over the Po Valley before descending into Tuscany. At cruise altitude, the Alps appear as a distant jagged white ridge on the southern horizon for roughly 30 minutes of the flight. The Po Valley's flat agricultural landscape dominates the approach to Italy.