Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hamburg to Copenhagen. While takeoff offers good Elbe River views on the right, the landing approach over the Øresund Strait on the left is the more distinctive and geographically dramatic segment. The strait crossing provides a clear international boundary view and is visually more compelling than Hamburg's port.

During takeoff from Hamburg (HAM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Hamburg typically departs runway 05 (northeast) or 23 (southwest). Right-side seats offer views of the Elbe River estuary and the city's port district during initial climb. The river's distinctive curves and the sprawl of container terminals are clearly visible from 3,000–8,000 feet. Notable sights include: Elbe River estuary with its characteristic bends, Hamburg port and container terminals, Alster Lakes (the two inner-city lakes visible as bright water bodies), Harburg district to the south.

When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Copenhagen approaches from the west typically use runway 04L/R (northeast heading). Left-side seats provide clear views of the Øresund Strait, the Malmö waterfront across the water, and the approach path over the strait itself. The water body and Swedish coast are unmistakable visual references during descent. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (the narrow water channel between Denmark and Sweden), Malmö city and waterfront on the Swedish side, Copenhagen airport runways and taxiways, Amager Island (flat, low-lying, with visible roads and development).

The flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Kastrup (CPH) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Kiel Bay (Kieler Bucht) and passes over Schleswig-Holstein's flat, agricultural landscape. The Kiel Canal entrance may be visible from altitude on clear days. The route then crosses into Danish airspace over Jutland's eastern coast before descending toward the Øresund Strait. No significant mountains or dramatic terrain—the entire route is over flat northern European lowlands with scattered lakes and coastal water features.