The left side delivers the standout moment of the flight at takeoff with the Øresund Bridge and strait clearly visible, which is a genuinely distinctive and photogenic piece of infrastructure. The landing views on the right are pleasant but relatively unremarkable English countryside. Left wins overall.
Flight Path
The route crosses southern Denmark, then the North Sea or the German Bight depending on exact routing, followed by the Dutch and Belgian coastlines. Over the Netherlands you may see the flat polder landscape and river deltas of Zeeland. The flight then crosses the English Channel, often with both the French and English coastlines visible simultaneously at cruising altitude, before descending over southeast England.
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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Gatwick (LGW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to London. The left side delivers the standout moment of the flight at takeoff with the Øresund Bridge and strait clearly visible, which is a genuinely distinctive and photogenic piece of infrastructure. The landing views on the right are pleasant but relatively unremarkable English countryside. Left wins overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. CPH typically departs on runway 22L/22R heading southwest, which puts the left side facing southeast over the Øresund strait and the Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark to Sweden. You get a clear view of the bridge's full span and the Swedish coastline around Malmö before the aircraft turns west. Notable sights include: Øresund Bridge, Malmö city centre across the strait, Amager Fælled wetlands below, Copenhagen city centre and harbour to the north.
What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?
When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick predominantly uses runway 26L for arrivals from the east, meaning the aircraft approaches from the east-northeast on a westward heading. The right side faces north, giving views over the North Downs, Reigate, and the southern sprawl of Greater London visible in the distance during the approach. Notable sights include: North Downs ridge north of Gatwick, Reigate and Redhill towns, M23/M25 motorway interchange, Crawley urban area directly below on final approach.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to London?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Gatwick (LGW) takes Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours.
What does the Copenhagen to London flight path pass over?
The route crosses southern Denmark, then the North Sea or the German Bight depending on exact routing, followed by the Dutch and Belgian coastlines. Over the Netherlands you may see the flat polder landscape and river deltas of Zeeland. The flight then crosses the English Channel, often with both the French and English coastlines visible simultaneously at cruising altitude, before descending over southeast England.