About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Stansted (STN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to London. While takeoff favors the right for the Øresund Strait crossing, the landing view into Stansted is significantly more visually rewarding and geographically distinctive. Left-side seats capture the entire approach sequence over Essex's rural landscape and the airport's infrastructure, making it the better choice for the full journey.
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 seats capture the Øresund Strait and the Swedish coast during the initial climb-out. CPH typically departs to the west or southwest, so right-side passengers get the best view of the water crossing and Malmö's urban sprawl across the strait. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait, Malmö city (Sweden, south across water), Copenhagen harbor and Amager Island (immediate left/behind), Oresund Bridge (visible as a thin line connecting the two coasts).
What can I see when landing at Stansted in London?
When landing at Stansted (STN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best approach view into Stansted. The airport lies northeast of London, and standard approaches from the southwest mean left-side passengers see the Essex countryside, the River Lea valley, and the final descent over the airport's distinctive parallel runways and surrounding agricultural land. Notable sights include: Essex countryside and patchwork fields, River Lea valley (visible as a linear green corridor), Stansted Airport's parallel runways and terminal, London's distant urban sprawl on the horizon to the southwest.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to London?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Stansted (STN) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
What does the Copenhagen to London flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Sea at roughly 10,000-15,000 feet. Midway, passengers see the flat Norfolk and Suffolk coastlines receding behind, then the transition to the English Midlands and East Anglia's agricultural landscape. The Thames estuary becomes visible as the aircraft descends toward Essex. No major mountain ranges or dramatic terrain features—this is a low-relief route over water and lowland plains.