Copenhagen to Keflavik flight path: CPH to KEF

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Keflavik. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: Copenhagen's skyline and the Öresund Bridge during departure, and Iceland's dramatic volcanic terrain and glacier-fringed coastline during arrival, while the left side is dominated by featureless open sea for most of the route.

During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing CPH toward the northwest, the right side offers a receding view of Copenhagen's skyline, the Öresund Strait, and the Öresund Bridge toward Malmö before the aircraft climbs over open water. The left side shows only flat Zealand farmland with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Copenhagen city center, Öresund Bridge, Amager island coastline, Malmö skyline across the strait.

When landing at Keflavik Nas (KEF), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to KEF, flights crossing Iceland's southeast coast pass near glacier-capped highlands before curving over the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula, visible on the right side as the aircraft aligns for landing. The left side mostly shows open North Atlantic water until touchdown. Notable sights include: Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Reykjanes Peninsula lava fields, Faxaflói Bay, distant Snæfellsjökull volcano.

The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Keflavik Nas (KEF) takes about 3 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,332 miles (2,144 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

North Sea open water, possible distant glimpse of the Faroe Islands to the north, and the glacier-capped southeast coast of Iceland (Vatnajökull ice cap) as the flight nears land.