The left side wins primarily due to the striking Copenhagen and Øresund Bridge view on departure, plus a marginally more interesting patchwork of English countryside on arrival, while the right side is dominated by flat, featureless terrain and open water for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Copenhagen to London is 568 miles (914 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Flat Danish and northern German coastal plains, the Wadden Sea tidal flats, and open North Sea waters before reaching the English coast near East Anglia
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
LEFTDeparting CPH southbound before the turn toward England, the left side offers a clear view of Copenhagen's skyline, the Øresund Strait, and the iconic Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark to Sweden. The right side only shows flat Zealand farmland.
Landing at STN
LEFTOn approach into Stansted from the northeast, the left side faces south toward the patchwork farmland and scattered market towns of Essex and Suffolk, giving slightly more visual texture than the featureless right side, though neither side has dramatic terrain.
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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. The left side wins primarily due to the striking Copenhagen and Øresund Bridge view on departure, plus a marginally more interesting patchwork of English countryside on arrival, while the right side is dominated by flat, featureless terrain and open water for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing CPH southbound before the turn toward England, the left side offers a clear view of Copenhagen's skyline, the Øresund Strait, and the iconic Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark to Sweden. The right side only shows flat Zealand farmland. Notable sights include: Copenhagen city center, Øresund Bridge, Amager Island, Øresund Strait.
What can I see when landing at Stansted in London?
When landing at Stansted (STN), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Stansted from the northeast, the left side faces south toward the patchwork farmland and scattered market towns of Essex and Suffolk, giving slightly more visual texture than the featureless right side, though neither side has dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Essex farmland mosaic, small river valleys, scattered village clusters.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to London?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Stansted (STN) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 568 miles (914 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to London flight path pass over?
Flat Danish and northern German coastal plains, the Wadden Sea tidal flats, and open North Sea waters before reaching the English coast near East Anglia