While takeoff from Copenhagen offers harbor scenery, London City's approach over the Thames Estuary and Canary Wharf provides more dramatic urban landmarks and river geography during the critical landing phase. The right side captures more visually distinctive features overall, particularly the Isle of Dogs and East London's dense urban form, which outweighs Copenhagen's modest harbor advantage on departure.
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Flight Path
Copenhagen to London is 589 miles (948 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
North Sea crossing with no significant landmarks; the flight passes over open water between Denmark and the English coast. The Norfolk and Suffolk coastlines become visible on the right side during descent into London, showing the flat East Anglian coast and occasional river estuaries.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
LEFTCopenhagen's harbor and Øresund Strait are visible during climb-out on the left side, offering urban waterfront scenery and the distinctive bridge-tunnel crossing to Sweden. The right side shows flat Danish countryside with minimal visual interest.
Landing at LCY
RIGHTLondon City Airport's approach over the Thames Estuary and East London provides excellent urban scenery. The right side captures the river's winding path, the Isle of Dogs peninsula with Canary Wharf's distinctive towers, and the dense urban fabric of East London during descent. The left side shows open North Sea and Essex marshland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to City (LCY)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to London. While takeoff from Copenhagen offers harbor scenery, London City's approach over the Thames Estuary and Canary Wharf provides more dramatic urban landmarks and river geography during the critical landing phase. The right side captures more visually distinctive features overall, particularly the Isle of Dogs and East London's dense urban form, which outweighs Copenhagen's modest harbor advantage on departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Copenhagen's harbor and Øresund Strait are visible during climb-out on the left side, offering urban waterfront scenery and the distinctive bridge-tunnel crossing to Sweden. The right side shows flat Danish countryside with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Copenhagen harbor and waterfront districts, Øresund Bridge (Øresundsbron) connecting to Malmö, Amager Island coastline.
What can I see when landing at City in London?
When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. London City Airport's approach over the Thames Estuary and East London provides excellent urban scenery. The right side captures the river's winding path, the Isle of Dogs peninsula with Canary Wharf's distinctive towers, and the dense urban fabric of East London during descent. The left side shows open North Sea and Essex marshland. Notable sights include: Thames Estuary and river bends, Isle of Dogs and Canary Wharf skyline, East London urban districts, Thames barrier.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to London?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to City (LCY) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 589 miles (948 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to London flight path pass over?
North Sea crossing with no significant landmarks; the flight passes over open water between Denmark and the English coast. The Norfolk and Suffolk coastlines become visible on the right side during descent into London, showing the flat East Anglian coast and occasional river estuaries.