Copenhagen to Stockholm is 271 miles (436 km), a flight of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
The right side captures the flight's two most distinctive features — the Öresund Bridge and Malmö skyline right after takeoff, and glimpses of Sweden's lake-dotted coastal lowlands near Skavsta on arrival — giving it more variety than the left side's largely uniform farmland views.
Flight Path
Southern Sweden's Småland lake-and-forest plateau, with scattered small lakes and farmland visible below during cruise
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
RIGHTDeparting CPH toward the northeast, the right side faces southeast across the Öresund Strait, giving a good look at the Öresund Bridge and Malmö's skyline just minutes after takeoff. The left side mostly shows the flat Zealand countryside receding behind.
Landing at NYO
RIGHTOn approach into Skavsta the aircraft crosses southern Sweden's lake-and-forest landscape, and the right side offers glimpses of small lakes and the Baltic coastal lowlands near Nyköping. The left side is dominated by unbroken farmland and forest with fewer distinguishing features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Skavsta (NYO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm. The right side captures the flight's two most distinctive features — the Öresund Bridge and Malmö skyline right after takeoff, and glimpses of Sweden's lake-dotted coastal lowlands near Skavsta on arrival — giving it more variety than the left side's largely uniform farmland views.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing CPH toward the northeast, the right side faces southeast across the Öresund Strait, giving a good look at the Öresund Bridge and Malmö's skyline just minutes after takeoff. The left side mostly shows the flat Zealand countryside receding behind. Notable sights include: Öresund Bridge, Malmö skyline (Turning Torso), Öresund Strait, Amager coastline.
What can I see when landing at Skavsta in Stockholm?
When landing at Skavsta (NYO), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Skavsta the aircraft crosses southern Sweden's lake-and-forest landscape, and the right side offers glimpses of small lakes and the Baltic coastal lowlands near Nyköping. The left side is dominated by unbroken farmland and forest with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Nyköping coastal lowlands, small inland lakes, Sörmland forest patches, farmland mosaic.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Stockholm?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Skavsta (NYO) takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 271 miles (436 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Stockholm flight path pass over?
Southern Sweden's Småland lake-and-forest plateau, with scattered small lakes and farmland visible below during cruise