While takeoff offers good Gdansk harbor views on the right, the landing descent on the left provides the more dramatic and geographically distinctive scenery: the Øresund Strait, the bridge, and the Sweden-Denmark border crossing are visually striking and unique to this route. The left side captures the route's defining geographical feature.
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Flight Path
Gdansk to Copenhagen is 246 miles (395 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Pomeranian Bay (Zatoka Pomorska) with its shallow waters and sandy bottom visible in clear conditions, the German-Polish maritime border, scattered islands and coastal towns along the southern Baltic coast, the transition from Polish to German airspace over the Oder River estuary region
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from GDN
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Motława River and Gdansk's Old Town waterfront during initial climb, then the Vistula River delta as you gain altitude. The westbound departure path takes you directly over these features before turning southwest toward Copenhagen.
Landing at CPH
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Øresund Strait and the Swedish coast as you descend into Copenhagen. You'll see the Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden, then the Copenhagen waterfront and Amager Island before touchdown at Kastrup.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Rebiechowo (GDN) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Gdansk to Copenhagen. While takeoff offers good Gdansk harbor views on the right, the landing descent on the left provides the more dramatic and geographically distinctive scenery: the Øresund Strait, the bridge, and the Sweden-Denmark border crossing are visually striking and unique to this route. The left side captures the route's defining geographical feature.
What can I see during takeoff from Rebiechowo in Gdansk?
During takeoff from Rebiechowo (GDN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Motława River and Gdansk's Old Town waterfront during initial climb, then the Vistula River delta as you gain altitude. The westbound departure path takes you directly over these features before turning southwest toward Copenhagen. Notable sights include: Motława River and Gdansk harbor, Vistula River delta, Gdansk Old Town (Stare Miasto) with visible street grid, Baltic Sea coastline to the north.
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Øresund Strait and the Swedish coast as you descend into Copenhagen. You'll see the Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden, then the Copenhagen waterfront and Amager Island before touchdown at Kastrup. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait and Øresund Bridge, Swedish coast (Scania region), Copenhagen harbor and waterfront, Amager Island.
How long is the flight from Gdansk to Copenhagen?
The flight from Rebiechowo (GDN) to Kastrup (CPH) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 246 miles (395 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Gdansk to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
Pomeranian Bay (Zatoka Pomorska) with its shallow waters and sandy bottom visible in clear conditions, the German-Polish maritime border, scattered islands and coastal towns along the southern Baltic coast, the transition from Polish to German airspace over the Oder River estuary region