Left side wins at both ends of the flight — Copenhagen harbor and the Øresund Bridge on departure, and the Singapore CBD skyline on approach. During the cruise, the flight tracks southeast over the Baltic, Poland, Ukraine or Romania, the Black Sea, Turkey, the Persian Gulf region, India, and the Bay of Bengal before descending into Singapore. The left side (east-facing during the southbound cruise) offers better views over the Indian subcontinent and the Andaman Sea.
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Flight Path
Copenhagen to Singapore is 6,194 miles (9,968 km), a flight of about 12 hours 30 minutes.
Baltic Sea crossing over Poland and Ukraine or Romania depending on routing, Black Sea coastline, Anatolian plateau of Turkey, possible routing over Iraq and the Persian Gulf, Indian subcontinent crossing over Gujarat and central India, Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, and the Malay Peninsula before descent into Singapore
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
LEFTKastrup's primary departure runway 22L sends aircraft southwest over the Øresund strait, and the left side gives you a clear view back over central Copenhagen, the harbor, and the distinctive Øresund Bridge stretching toward Malmö, Sweden. The right side faces open water with little of interest.
Landing at SIN
LEFTChangi's most common landing approach on runway 02L/20R brings aircraft in from the south over the Singapore Strait. On a southerly approach, the left side faces west over the city skyline, Marina Bay, and the CBD towers, while the right side looks toward open water and Batam island. Left wins clearly for the city view.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Singapore. Left side wins at both ends of the flight — Copenhagen harbor and the Øresund Bridge on departure, and the Singapore CBD skyline on approach. During the cruise, the flight tracks southeast over the Baltic, Poland, Ukraine or Romania, the Black Sea, Turkey, the Persian Gulf region, India, and the Bay of Bengal before descending into Singapore. The left side (east-facing during the southbound cruise) offers better views over the Indian subcontinent and the Andaman Sea.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Kastrup's primary departure runway 22L sends aircraft southwest over the Øresund strait, and the left side gives you a clear view back over central Copenhagen, the harbor, and the distinctive Øresund Bridge stretching toward Malmö, Sweden. The right side faces open water with little of interest. Notable sights include: Øresund Bridge (Copenhagen-Malmö), Copenhagen city center and harbor, Amager Fælled wetlands, Malmö skyline across the strait.
What can I see when landing at Singapore Changi in Singapore?
When landing at Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Changi's most common landing approach on runway 02L/20R brings aircraft in from the south over the Singapore Strait. On a southerly approach, the left side faces west over the city skyline, Marina Bay, and the CBD towers, while the right side looks toward open water and Batam island. Left wins clearly for the city view. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa Island, Johor Strait and southern Malaysia coastline.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Singapore?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes about 12 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,194 miles (9,968 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Singapore flight path pass over?
Baltic Sea crossing over Poland and Ukraine or Romania depending on routing, Black Sea coastline, Anatolian plateau of Turkey, possible routing over Iraq and the Persian Gulf, Indian subcontinent crossing over Gujarat and central India, Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, and the Malay Peninsula before descent into Singapore