Right side scores higher due to the dramatic Mississippi-Missouri River confluence and St. Louis's urban landmarks during landing, which outweigh the modest Øresund Strait views on takeoff. The cruise phase over the Atlantic and North American interior is relatively featureless on both sides, but the landing sequence on the right provides significantly more visual interest than the Copenhagen departure.
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Flight Path
Copenhagen to St. Louis is 4,514 miles (7,265 km), a flight of about 8 hours 45 minutes.
North Atlantic Ocean (5+ hours of open water with no visible landmarks), Greenland's southern tip and Davis Strait (if visible at altitude on northerly routing), Canadian Maritime provinces and Quebec forests, Great Lakes region (if routed south), Appalachian foothills in eastern United States, Mississippi River valley approaching St. Louis
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
LEFTLeft side (north/northwest) offers immediate views of the Øresund Strait, the Swedish coast near Malmö, and the transition from Copenhagen's urban harbor into open water. Right side faces inland Denmark with flat agricultural terrain.
Landing at STL
RIGHTRight side (south/southwest) provides views of the Mississippi River valley, the Missouri River confluence, and St. Louis's urban core and Gateway Arch during final approach. Left side faces the flat Illinois plains with fewer distinctive landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Lambert St Louis International (STL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to St. Louis. Right side scores higher due to the dramatic Mississippi-Missouri River confluence and St. Louis's urban landmarks during landing, which outweigh the modest Øresund Strait views on takeoff. The cruise phase over the Atlantic and North American interior is relatively featureless on both sides, but the landing sequence on the right provides significantly more visual interest than the Copenhagen departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side (north/northwest) offers immediate views of the Øresund Strait, the Swedish coast near Malmö, and the transition from Copenhagen's urban harbor into open water. Right side faces inland Denmark with flat agricultural terrain. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait, Malmö skyline across the water, Copenhagen harbor and Amager Island, Swedish coastline.
What can I see when landing at Lambert St Louis International in St. Louis?
When landing at Lambert St Louis International (STL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side (south/southwest) provides views of the Mississippi River valley, the Missouri River confluence, and St. Louis's urban core and Gateway Arch during final approach. Left side faces the flat Illinois plains with fewer distinctive landmarks. Notable sights include: Mississippi River and Missouri River confluence, St. Louis Gateway Arch and downtown skyline, the river's meandering bends, Illinois plains.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to St. Louis?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Lambert St Louis International (STL) takes about 8 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,514 miles (7,265 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to St. Louis flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean (5+ hours of open water with no visible landmarks), Greenland's southern tip and Davis Strait (if visible at altitude on northerly routing), Canadian Maritime provinces and Quebec forests, Great Lakes region (if routed south), Appalachian foothills in eastern United States, Mississippi River valley approaching St. Louis