Left side dominates both ends of the flight — the Manhattan and harbor views on departure are iconic, and the Øresund Bridge and Copenhagen approach on arrival are equally rewarding. Over the Atlantic and southern Greenland, left-side passengers also get slightly better angles on any coastal Greenland ice features if the route tracks that way.
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Flight Path
Newark to Copenhagen is 3,857 miles (6,207 km), a flight of about 8 hours 15 minutes.
The flight typically tracks northeast over Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, then crosses the North Atlantic on a great circle route passing south of Greenland. Passengers may see the rugged coastline of Newfoundland, open North Atlantic ocean with possible iceberg sightings at lower latitudes, the southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet if the route passes close, then the British Isles or southern Norway before descending into Denmark over the Øresund.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTEWR typically departs northeast on runway 22L/29 or uses runway 4R heading northeast, giving left-side passengers a direct view over Lower Manhattan, the Hudson River, and the full New York skyline. The Statue of Liberty sits in the harbor directly to the left during the initial climb-out over the bay.
Landing at CPH
LEFTCPH's primary approach is from the northwest on runway 22L/22R, meaning aircraft track over the Øresund strait and approach from the Swedish side. Left-side passengers get a clear view of the Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden, central Copenhagen, and the harbor area as the aircraft descends over the water.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Copenhagen. Left side dominates both ends of the flight — the Manhattan and harbor views on departure are iconic, and the Øresund Bridge and Copenhagen approach on arrival are equally rewarding. Over the Atlantic and southern Greenland, left-side passengers also get slightly better angles on any coastal Greenland ice features if the route tracks that way.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR typically departs northeast on runway 22L/29 or uses runway 4R heading northeast, giving left-side passengers a direct view over Lower Manhattan, the Hudson River, and the full New York skyline. The Statue of Liberty sits in the harbor directly to the left during the initial climb-out over the bay. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty in Upper New York Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Hudson River.
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. CPH's primary approach is from the northwest on runway 22L/22R, meaning aircraft track over the Øresund strait and approach from the Swedish side. Left-side passengers get a clear view of the Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden, central Copenhagen, and the harbor area as the aircraft descends over the water. Notable sights include: Øresund Bridge, Copenhagen city center and harbor, Amager Fælled wetlands, Malmö waterfront across the strait.
How long is the flight from Newark to Copenhagen?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Kastrup (CPH) takes about 8 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,857 miles (6,207 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
The flight typically tracks northeast over Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, then crosses the North Atlantic on a great circle route passing south of Greenland. Passengers may see the rugged coastline of Newfoundland, open North Atlantic ocean with possible iceberg sightings at lower latitudes, the southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet if the route passes close, then the British Isles or southern Norway before descending into Denmark over the Øresund.