About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Le Bourget (LBG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Paris. While takeoff favors the right for the Øresund Strait, the landing view from the left—with the Seine River's dramatic meanders and Paris skyline—is more visually rewarding and memorable. The left side also captures more of the flight path's geography over northern France.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Copenhagen 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 the water, plus the city receding below. Left side faces inland Denmark with less dramatic geography. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (the water channel between Denmark and Sweden), Malmö visible across the strait on the Swedish side, Copenhagen city center and harbor receding below, Amager Island.
What can I see when landing at Le Bourget in Paris?
When landing at Le Bourget (LBG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Le Bourget typically uses runways 04/22 depending on wind. Left-side seats during approach offer views of Paris's northern suburbs, the Seine River's curves, and on clear days, the Montmartre area and Sacré-Cœur basilica. Right side faces less distinctive suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Seine River with its characteristic meanders, Paris city center and Île de la Cité visible on the horizon, Montmartre district with Sacré-Cœur basilica (small but identifiable), northern Paris suburbs and industrial areas.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Paris?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Le Bourget (LBG) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
What does the Copenhagen to Paris flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Sea briefly, then enters German airspace over Schleswig-Holstein (flat, with lakes visible), continues over northern Germany with the Elbe River visible in some conditions, then enters French airspace over Picardy region. The landscape transitions from flat northern European plains to gently rolling terrain as you approach the Île-de-France region. The Seine River becomes visible roughly 30 minutes before landing.