Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the polar route the left side also faces south during the Siberian transit, giving occasional views of the Yenisei and Ob river systems and the Mongolian steppe as the route curves down toward Japan. The Tokyo approach on the left is the more dramatic urban arrival view.
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Flight Path
Copenhagen to Tokyo is 5,411 miles (8,709 km), a flight of about 11 hours 30 minutes.
The great circle route tracks northeast over southern Sweden and the Baltic, then across Finland and the Kola Peninsula, over the Russian Arctic and western Siberia crossing the Ob and Yenisei river systems, then southeast across the Mongolian plateau and the Gobi Desert margins, over northeastern China and the Yellow Sea, before descending into the Kanto Plain toward Tokyo Bay
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
LEFTKastrup typically departs on runway 22L/22R heading southwest, then aircraft turn northeast toward the polar route. A left seat gives you views back over central Copenhagen, the Øresund strait, and the Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark to Sweden. The city grid and harbor are clearly laid out below during the initial climb.
Landing at HND
LEFTTokyo Haneda's dominant arrival runways from the north and northwest (34L/34R) bring aircraft over Tokyo Bay on final approach. Left-side seats get a prolonged view of the Tokyo Bay waterfront, the Rainbow Bridge, and the dense urban sprawl of central Tokyo including Shinjuku and the Imperial Palace grounds before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Tokyo International (HND)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Tokyo. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the polar route the left side also faces south during the Siberian transit, giving occasional views of the Yenisei and Ob river systems and the Mongolian steppe as the route curves down toward Japan. The Tokyo approach on the left is the more dramatic urban arrival view.
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, then aircraft turn northeast toward the polar route. A left seat gives you views back over central Copenhagen, the Øresund strait, and the Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark to Sweden. The city grid and harbor are clearly laid out below during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Øresund Bridge (Denmark-Sweden), Copenhagen city center and harbor, Amager Fælled wetlands, Malmö waterfront across the strait.
What can I see when landing at Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at Tokyo International (HND), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tokyo Haneda's dominant arrival runways from the north and northwest (34L/34R) bring aircraft over Tokyo Bay on final approach. Left-side seats get a prolonged view of the Tokyo Bay waterfront, the Rainbow Bridge, and the dense urban sprawl of central Tokyo including Shinjuku and the Imperial Palace grounds before touchdown. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay and waterfront reclamation islands, Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba, Shinjuku skyscraper cluster, Imperial Palace green space.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Tokyo?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Tokyo International (HND) takes about 11 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,411 miles (8,709 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Tokyo flight path pass over?
The great circle route tracks northeast over southern Sweden and the Baltic, then across Finland and the Kola Peninsula, over the Russian Arctic and western Siberia crossing the Ob and Yenisei river systems, then southeast across the Mongolian plateau and the Gobi Desert margins, over northeastern China and the Yellow Sea, before descending into the Kanto Plain toward Tokyo Bay