While takeoff offers interesting water and coastal views, the landing approach provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery with desert mountains and a major metropolitan area. Left side captures the Phoenix approach's best features.
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Flight Path
Copenhagen to Phoenix is 5,475 miles (8,811 km), a flight of about 10 hours 45 minutes.
This westbound transatlantic flight crosses the North Atlantic, passing over Greenland's ice sheet (visible from altitude as a massive white expanse), the Canadian Arctic archipelago, and eventually the Rocky Mountains as you approach North America. The Labrador Sea and Davis Strait are crossed during the mid-flight phase. Over Canada, the Canadian Shield's lakes and forests dominate, followed by the Great Plains' flat terrain. The Rocky Mountains become visible approximately 2-3 hours before landing, appearing as a north-south trending mountain chain on the left side during descent into Arizona.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
RIGHTRight side offers views of the Øresund Strait and Swedish coastline immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs northwestward over the strait, giving right-side passengers clear sightlines to the water body separating Denmark and Sweden.
Landing at PHX
LEFTLeft side provides views of the Phoenix metropolitan area and the surrounding desert terrain during descent. The aircraft approaches from the northwest, and left-side passengers see the Salt River valley, downtown Phoenix, and the desert mountains framing the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Phoenix. While takeoff offers interesting water and coastal views, the landing approach provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery with desert mountains and a major metropolitan area. Left side captures the Phoenix approach's best features.
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 views of the Øresund Strait and Swedish coastline immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs northwestward over the strait, giving right-side passengers clear sightlines to the water body separating Denmark and Sweden. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait, Malmö (Sweden, visible across the water), Copenhagen city sprawl, Amager Island.
What can I see when landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Phoenix?
When landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Phoenix metropolitan area and the surrounding desert terrain during descent. The aircraft approaches from the northwest, and left-side passengers see the Salt River valley, downtown Phoenix, and the desert mountains framing the city. Notable sights include: Phoenix downtown skyline, Salt River valley, South Mountain Park, Sierra Estrella Mountains.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Phoenix?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) takes about 10 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,475 miles (8,811 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Phoenix flight path pass over?
This westbound transatlantic flight crosses the North Atlantic, passing over Greenland's ice sheet (visible from altitude as a massive white expanse), the Canadian Arctic archipelago, and eventually the Rocky Mountains as you approach North America. The Labrador Sea and Davis Strait are crossed during the mid-flight phase. Over Canada, the Canadian Shield's lakes and forests dominate, followed by the Great Plains' flat terrain. The Rocky Mountains become visible approximately 2-3 hours before landing, appearing as a north-south trending mountain chain on the left side during descent into Arizona.