Right side captures the most dramatic scenery: the Øresund crossing at takeoff, then the Atlantic crossing offers occasional views of Greenland's southern coast and glaciers on clear days, and finally the Wind River Range on approach. Left side is primarily ocean and featureless high desert.
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Flight Path
Copenhagen to Riverton is 4,802 miles (7,727 km), a flight of about 9 hours 15 minutes.
North Atlantic Ocean, southern Greenland coast (Kap Farvel region visible on clear days with glaciers and ice sheet), Labrador coast, Hudson Bay region, Canadian Arctic, Great Plains transition zone, Rocky Mountain foothills approaching Wyoming
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
RIGHTRight side offers views of the Øresund Strait and the Swedish coast as the aircraft climbs out over the water. You'll see the bridge connecting Denmark to Sweden, and the Malmö coastline receding beneath you.
Landing at RIW
LEFTLeft side provides views of the Wind River Range and the approach into the Riverton basin. As you descend toward Riverton, the left side shows the dramatic peaks of the Wind River Mountains to the northwest, and the high desert terrain of central Wyoming.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Riverton. Right side captures the most dramatic scenery: the Øresund crossing at takeoff, then the Atlantic crossing offers occasional views of Greenland's southern coast and glaciers on clear days, and finally the Wind River Range on approach. Left side is primarily ocean and featureless high desert.
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 the Swedish coast as the aircraft climbs out over the water. You'll see the bridge connecting Denmark to Sweden, and the Malmö coastline receding beneath you. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait, Malmö (Sweden), Swedish east coast, Kastrup airfield.
What can I see when landing at Central Wyoming Regional Airport in Riverton?
When landing at Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Wind River Range and the approach into the Riverton basin. As you descend toward Riverton, the left side shows the dramatic peaks of the Wind River Mountains to the northwest, and the high desert terrain of central Wyoming. Notable sights include: Wind River Range, Riverton basin, Boysen Reservoir, high desert plateau.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Riverton?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) takes about 9 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,802 miles (7,727 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Riverton flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean, southern Greenland coast (Kap Farvel region visible on clear days with glaciers and ice sheet), Labrador coast, Hudson Bay region, Canadian Arctic, Great Plains transition zone, Rocky Mountain foothills approaching Wyoming