The left side captures the Oresund crossing on departure and the dramatic fjord-and-island scenery on arrival into Tromso, giving it more consistent visual interest than the right side, which faces mostly open Baltic and Norwegian Sea water for long stretches.
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Flight Path
Copenhagen to Tromso is 991 miles (1,594 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Southern and central Sweden's forested lake country, then the Scandinavian mountain range (Scandes) along the Norway-Sweden border before descending toward the fjord-cut Norwegian coastline near Tromso
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Takeoff from CPH
LEFTDeparting CPH toward the north, the left side offers a good look back over the Oresund Strait, the Oresund Bridge, and Malmo across the water in Sweden, plus the Copenhagen harbor and Zealand coastline. The right side mostly shows open Baltic water with little definition.
Landing at TOS
LEFTThe approach into Tromso threads between coastal islands and steep fjord walls, and the left side typically faces west toward the open sea and outer islands like Kvaloya, giving a dramatic sense of the fjord opening up beneath the aircraft. The Lyngen Alps to the east are visible but often only on the right at certain angles, while the left keeps the classic fjord-and-island panorama longer during the turn to final.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Tromso (TOS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Tromso. The left side captures the Oresund crossing on departure and the dramatic fjord-and-island scenery on arrival into Tromso, giving it more consistent visual interest than the right side, which faces mostly open Baltic and Norwegian Sea water for long stretches.
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 toward the north, the left side offers a good look back over the Oresund Strait, the Oresund Bridge, and Malmo across the water in Sweden, plus the Copenhagen harbor and Zealand coastline. The right side mostly shows open Baltic water with little definition. Notable sights include: Oresund Bridge, Malmo skyline, Copenhagen harbor, Zealand coastline.
What can I see when landing at Tromso in Tromso?
When landing at Tromso (TOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. The approach into Tromso threads between coastal islands and steep fjord walls, and the left side typically faces west toward the open sea and outer islands like Kvaloya, giving a dramatic sense of the fjord opening up beneath the aircraft. The Lyngen Alps to the east are visible but often only on the right at certain angles, while the left keeps the classic fjord-and-island panorama longer during the turn to final. Notable sights include: Kvaloya island, Tromsoysundet strait, fjord-lined mountains, Tromso city on its island.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Tromso?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Tromso (TOS) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 991 miles (1,594 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Tromso flight path pass over?
Southern and central Sweden's forested lake country, then the Scandinavian mountain range (Scandes) along the Norway-Sweden border before descending toward the fjord-cut Norwegian coastline near Tromso