The right side combines a scenic Copenhagen departure with a genuinely dramatic glacier-and-volcano approach into Iceland, while the left side is dominated by flat farmland and open ocean for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Copenhagen to Reykjavik is 1,314 miles (2,115 km), a flight of about 3 hours 20 minutes.
Open North Sea and North Atlantic waters, with Iceland's south coast highlands and glacier margins becoming visible as the aircraft nears the coastline
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
RIGHTDeparting CPH toward the southwest before turning northwest, the right side gives passengers a clear look back at Copenhagen's skyline, the Øresund strait, and the Amager coastline as the aircraft climbs out over Zealand. The left side mostly shows flat Danish farmland fading quickly from view.
Landing at RKV
RIGHTThe approach into RKV typically tracks along Iceland's south coast before curving toward Reykjavik, putting the dramatic glaciated highlands and volcanic peaks on the right side of the aircraft. The left side faces open ocean with little to see until the final turn.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Reykjavik (RKV)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Reykjavik. The right side combines a scenic Copenhagen departure with a genuinely dramatic glacier-and-volcano approach into Iceland, while the left side is dominated by flat farmland and open ocean for most of the flight.
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 southwest before turning northwest, the right side gives passengers a clear look back at Copenhagen's skyline, the Øresund strait, and the Amager coastline as the aircraft climbs out over Zealand. The left side mostly shows flat Danish farmland fading quickly from view. Notable sights include: Copenhagen city center, Øresund strait, Amager Island coastline, Kastrup shoreline.
What can I see when landing at Reykjavik in Reykjavik?
When landing at Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Right side for the best views. The approach into RKV typically tracks along Iceland's south coast before curving toward Reykjavik, putting the dramatic glaciated highlands and volcanic peaks on the right side of the aircraft. The left side faces open ocean with little to see until the final turn. Notable sights include: Vatnajökull glacier edge, Eyjafjallajökull volcano, Reykjanes peninsula lava fields, south Iceland coastal cliffs.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Reykjavik?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Reykjavik (RKV) takes about 3 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,314 miles (2,115 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Reykjavik flight path pass over?
Open North Sea and North Atlantic waters, with Iceland's south coast highlands and glacier margins becoming visible as the aircraft nears the coastline