Copenhagen to Philadelphia flight path: CPH to PHL

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Philadelphia. The right side benefits from a dramatic cruise-phase view over the southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet and the rugged Labrador coast, plus a scenic Delaware River and Philadelphia skyline approach, giving it more variety and drama than the left side, which is dominated by open ocean and flat terrain.

During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing CPH on the southbound parallel runways, the initial climb and turn give a good look back at Copenhagen's harbor, the city center, and the Öresund Bridge/strait toward Sweden before the aircraft settles onto its transatlantic heading. The right side mostly shows flat Zealand farmland with little to distinguish it. Notable sights include: Copenhagen harbor and city center, Öresund Bridge, Øresund strait toward Malmö, Zealand coastline.

When landing at Philadelphia International (PHL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into PHL from the north, the approach path crosses New Jersey and the Delaware River before turning onto final for the west-facing runways, putting the Philadelphia skyline and the river's broad curve on the right side of the aircraft. The left side mainly shows flat suburban New Jersey with no strong landmarks. Notable sights include: Delaware River, Philadelphia downtown skyline, Camden waterfront, Schuylkill River confluence.

The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Philadelphia International (PHL) takes about 8 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,937 miles (6,336 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Southern Greenland's coastal ice sheet and fjords, the Labrador Sea, and the rocky Labrador/Newfoundland coastline before the route continues over eastern Canada and the northeastern United States toward Philadelphia