The right side dominates because the great-circle route north of due west keeps Norway's coast, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, and southern Greenland's fjords and ice sheet on that side for hours of cruise, far outweighing the brief left-side skyline view on landing.
Flown CPH to YYZ? Did we get it right?
Flight Path
Copenhagen to Toronto is 3,896 miles (6,269 km), a flight of about 8 hours 15 minutes.
The flight's midpoint lies over the North Atlantic near southern Greenland, close to Cape Farewell, where the route passes between Iceland and Greenland's ice sheet before crossing the Labrador Sea toward Canada.
Great circle distance and headings ›
Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
RIGHTCPH departures typically use runway 22, heading southwest before banking right onto the transatlantic track. That turn puts Copenhagen's skyline, the Øresund Bridge, and the Swedish coastline on the right side of the aircraft as the city recedes below.
Landing at YYZ
LEFTArrivals into YYZ from the northeast commonly land on runway 24, approaching from over York Region and passing south of the immediate flight path relative to downtown. This puts the distant Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario shoreline on the left side during final descent.
Will your flight be in sunlight?
Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Toronto. The right side dominates because the great-circle route north of due west keeps Norway's coast, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, and southern Greenland's fjords and ice sheet on that side for hours of cruise, far outweighing the brief left-side skyline view on landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. CPH departures typically use runway 22, heading southwest before banking right onto the transatlantic track. That turn puts Copenhagen's skyline, the Øresund Bridge, and the Swedish coastline on the right side of the aircraft as the city recedes below. Notable sights include: Copenhagen city center, Øresund Bridge, Amager island coastline, Malmö/Swedish coast.
What can I see when landing at Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
When landing at Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into YYZ from the northeast commonly land on runway 24, approaching from over York Region and passing south of the immediate flight path relative to downtown. This puts the distant Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario shoreline on the left side during final descent. Notable sights include: Toronto downtown skyline, CN Tower, Lake Ontario shoreline, Etobicoke/Mississauga waterfront.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Toronto?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 8 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,896 miles (6,269 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight's midpoint lies over the North Atlantic near southern Greenland, close to Cape Farewell, where the route passes between Iceland and Greenland's ice sheet before crossing the Labrador Sea toward Canada.