While the right side offers scenic departure views, the left side provides more continuous and dramatic scenery during the long transatlantic and transcontinental flight, particularly over the Mississippi River valley and Minnesota landscape during descent.
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Flight Path
Copenhagen to Minneapolis is 4,269 miles (6,870 km), a flight of about 10 hours.
The flight path crosses the North Atlantic, passing south of Iceland and Greenland (typically not visible due to altitude and distance), then over Labrador and Quebec's boreal forests, the Great Lakes region (Lake Superior visible on clear days), and finally the Upper Mississippi River valley before reaching Minneapolis.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
RIGHTRight side offers immediate views of the Øresund Strait and Swedish coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Kastrup. The water body and adjacent landmass provide clear visual reference during the initial climb phase.
Landing at MSP
LEFTLeft side provides extended views of the Upper Mississippi River valley and Minnesota's landscape during the descent into MSP. The river's meandering path and surrounding terrain are distinctive visual markers during final approach from the northeast.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Minneapolis. While the right side offers scenic departure views, the left side provides more continuous and dramatic scenery during the long transatlantic and transcontinental flight, particularly over the Mississippi River valley and Minnesota landscape during descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers immediate views of the Øresund Strait and Swedish coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Kastrup. The water body and adjacent landmass provide clear visual reference during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (separating Denmark and Sweden), Swedish coast near Malmö, Copenhagen city grid below, Amager Island.
What can I see when landing at Minneapolis St Paul International in Minneapolis?
When landing at Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides extended views of the Upper Mississippi River valley and Minnesota's landscape during the descent into MSP. The river's meandering path and surrounding terrain are distinctive visual markers during final approach from the northeast. Notable sights include: Upper Mississippi River (with visible meanders), Minnesota prairie and agricultural fields, St. Croix River valley, Minneapolis-St. Paul urban area.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Minneapolis?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) takes about 10 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 4,269 miles (6,870 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Minneapolis flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Atlantic, passing south of Iceland and Greenland (typically not visible due to altitude and distance), then over Labrador and Quebec's boreal forests, the Great Lakes region (Lake Superior visible on clear days), and finally the Upper Mississippi River valley before reaching Minneapolis.