About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to San Francisco International (SFO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to San Francisco. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the North Atlantic and Canadian Arctic the views are largely ocean and ice regardless of side, but the left side delivers the Øresund Bridge on departure and the San Francisco Bay approach on arrival, making it the clear overall choice.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. CPH typically departs on runway 22L/22R heading southwest, or 04 heading northeast. On the dominant southwesterly departure (22L/22R), the left side looks southeast over the Øresund strait and gives a clear view of the Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark to Sweden. On a northeasterly departure (04), left side still captures central Copenhagen and the harbor. Notable sights include: Øresund Bridge (Denmark-Sweden link), Copenhagen city center and harbor, Amager Fælled wetlands, Malmö waterfront across the strait.
What can I see when landing at San Francisco International in San Francisco?
When landing at San Francisco International (SFO), sit on the Left side for the best views. SFO typically lands on runways 28L/28R approaching from the east, or 19L/19R from the north. On the standard westerly approach (28L/28R), the left side faces south and gives a clear view of the San Francisco Bay, the San Mateo Bridge, and the South Bay. On a northerly approach (19L/19R), the left side looks east over the bay toward the East Bay hills. Notable sights include: San Francisco Bay, San Mateo Bridge, South Bay wetlands and salt evaporation ponds, East Bay hills.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to San Francisco?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to San Francisco International (SFO) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.
What does the Copenhagen to San Francisco flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over southern Norway and the Norwegian Sea, then across the southern tip of Greenland where the ice sheet and fjords are visible, across the Davis Strait, over Baffin Island and the Canadian Arctic, then south over Hudson Bay, across central Canada and the northern Rockies of British Columbia and Alberta, before descending over the Pacific Coast and into the Bay Area. The Canadian Rockies and Coast Mountains are the most dramatic mid-flight scenery if daytime.