Both ends of the flight offer strong scenery, but the Copenhagen approach delivers a longer, richer sequence - harbor, city skyline, and the Oresund Bridge - compared to the shorter glimpse of the Forth bridges during the Edinburgh turn, giving the right side a slight edge overall.
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Flight Path
Edinburgh to Copenhagen is 622 miles (1,001 km), a flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
North Sea crossing, Danish Wadden Sea barrier islands near the Jutland coast, and the flat farmland of Funen or southern Zealand before descent toward Copenhagen
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from EDI
LEFTRunway 24 departures turn left (south, then east) to route toward Scandinavia, swinging the aircraft back past the Firth of Forth. This gives left-side passengers a clear look at the Forth bridges and the Edinburgh skyline before the plane levels out over open water.
Landing at CPH
RIGHTOn the typical approach to runway 22 from the northeast, the aircraft descends over the Oresund strait and turns toward Amager Island, putting Copenhagen's harbor and city center on the right side. Passengers get a sustained view of the skyline and waterfront before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Copenhagen. Both ends of the flight offer strong scenery, but the Copenhagen approach delivers a longer, richer sequence - harbor, city skyline, and the Oresund Bridge - compared to the shorter glimpse of the Forth bridges during the Edinburgh turn, giving the right side a slight edge overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 24 departures turn left (south, then east) to route toward Scandinavia, swinging the aircraft back past the Firth of Forth. This gives left-side passengers a clear look at the Forth bridges and the Edinburgh skyline before the plane levels out over open water. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth, Forth Rail Bridge and Queensferry Crossing, Edinburgh skyline with Arthur's Seat, North Berwick coastline.
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical approach to runway 22 from the northeast, the aircraft descends over the Oresund strait and turns toward Amager Island, putting Copenhagen's harbor and city center on the right side. Passengers get a sustained view of the skyline and waterfront before touchdown. Notable sights include: Copenhagen harbor and city skyline, spires of Christiansborg and Tivoli area, Amager Island coastline, Oresund Bridge in the distance.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Copenhagen?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Kastrup (CPH) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 622 miles (1,001 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edinburgh to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
North Sea crossing, Danish Wadden Sea barrier islands near the Jutland coast, and the flat farmland of Funen or southern Zealand before descent toward Copenhagen