The left side wins on both ends of the flight: Copenhagen's harbor and the Øresund crossing at takeoff, and the classic Riviera coastal approach with the Alps backdrop at landing, versus flat farmland and open sea on the right.
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Flight Path
Copenhagen to Nice is 861 miles (1,385 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
The flight path crosses northern Germany's flat plains, then the Rhine valley region, before approaching the Alpine foothills of eastern France and Switzerland ahead of the descent into Nice.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
LEFTDeparting CPH on runway 22, the initial climb and turn put Copenhagen's skyline, the Øresund strait, and the iconic Øresund Bridge toward Malmö on the left side. The right side shows flat, unremarkable Zealand farmland.
Landing at NCE
LEFTNice's approach to runway 04 typically tracks along the Riviera coastline from the west, putting the dramatic coastal cities, Cap d'Antibes, and the Maritime Alps foothills on the left side of the aircraft while the sea recedes to the right. This is one of the most celebrated scenic landings in Europe.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Cote D Azur (NCE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Nice. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: Copenhagen's harbor and the Øresund crossing at takeoff, and the classic Riviera coastal approach with the Alps backdrop at landing, versus flat farmland and open sea on the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing CPH on runway 22, the initial climb and turn put Copenhagen's skyline, the Øresund strait, and the iconic Øresund Bridge toward Malmö on the left side. The right side shows flat, unremarkable Zealand farmland. Notable sights include: Copenhagen city center and harbor, Øresund Bridge, Malmö and the Swedish coastline.
What can I see when landing at Cote D Azur in Nice?
When landing at Cote D Azur (NCE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Nice's approach to runway 04 typically tracks along the Riviera coastline from the west, putting the dramatic coastal cities, Cap d'Antibes, and the Maritime Alps foothills on the left side of the aircraft while the sea recedes to the right. This is one of the most celebrated scenic landings in Europe. Notable sights include: Cannes and Antibes coastline, Cap d'Antibes peninsula, Nice cityscape and Promenade des Anglais, Maritime Alps foothills.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Nice?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Cote D Azur (NCE) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 861 miles (1,385 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Nice flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses northern Germany's flat plains, then the Rhine valley region, before approaching the Alpine foothills of eastern France and Switzerland ahead of the descent into Nice.