About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Montreal International Mirabel (YMX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Montreal. While takeoff offers the Øresund Strait's immediate visual interest, the landing approach into Montreal provides more sustained and dramatic scenery—the St. Lawrence River valley and Laurentian Mountains are geographically more impressive and visible for longer during descent. Left side captures this better.
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 captures the Øresund Strait and Swedish coastline immediately after departure. The strait is a major geographic feature that's visually striking during climb-out, and you'll see the bridge connecting Denmark to Sweden before heading northwest over the North Sea. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait, Malmö (Sweden, south), Copenhagen city sprawl (west), North Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Montreal International Mirabel in Montreal?
When landing at Montreal International Mirabel (YMX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the St. Lawrence River valley and the Laurentian Mountains as you descend into Montreal. These features frame the approach to Mirabel and provide dramatic topography—the river's wide valley and forested ridges are distinctive from altitude. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Laurentian Mountains (north), Ottawa River confluence, Montreal urban area.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Montreal?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Montreal International Mirabel (YMX) takes Approximately 7 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Copenhagen to Montreal flight path pass over?
Over the Atlantic, you'll cross the North Sea, then the Norwegian Sea. The flight path typically passes south of Iceland and north of Greenland (Greenland's glaciated eastern coast may be visible on clear days from 35,000 feet, though it's distant). The Labrador Sea follows, with the Canadian Shield's rocky, forested terrain becoming visible as you approach North America. The Hudson Strait region and boreal forests of Quebec dominate the final approach.