Copenhagen to Lisbon flight path: CPH to LIS

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Lisbon. The right side wins thanks to a dramatic, landmark-rich arrival into Lisbon over the Tagus and the city's hills, combined with glimpses of the Bay of Biscay and the French and Spanish Atlantic coastlines during cruise. The left side's highlight is limited to the brief Öresund Bridge view at departure before settling into flat interior European farmland.

During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing CPH on the southbound runways, the initial climb puts the Öresund Bridge and the Swedish coastline near Malmö on the left, while the right side only shows Copenhagen's skyline briefly before it falls behind. The bridge, strait, and twin coastlines make for a genuinely distinctive few minutes of scenery. Notable sights include: Öresund Bridge, Malmö and the Swedish coast, Amager Island, Copenhagen's outer harbor.

When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical northerly approach into LIS runway 20, the aircraft tracks south past the city before turning onto final, putting Lisbon's historic hills, the Tagus estuary, and the 25 de Abril Bridge on the right side. It's one of the most recognizable city approaches in Europe, with Cristo Rei and the river mouth clearly visible just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Lisbon's Alfama and Castelo de São Jorge hill, Tagus River estuary, 25 de Abril Bridge, Cristo Rei statue.

The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Lisboa (LIS) takes about 3 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,536 miles (2,472 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

The route crosses northern Germany and western France before reaching the Bay of Biscay, tracking near the French Atlantic coast around Bordeaux and Arcachon, then continuing over the Cantabrian coast of northern Spain before turning south into Portugal toward Lisbon.