About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tokyo International (HND) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Copenhagen. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the long overland cruise across Siberia and Russia the views are largely featureless taiga and tundra from either side, so the departure and arrival windows are what differentiate the experience, and left delivers strongly at both Tokyo and Copenhagen.
What can I see during takeoff from Tokyo International in Tokyo?
During takeoff from Tokyo International (HND), sit on the Left side for the best views. HND's primary departure runway 34L/R sends aircraft northward over Tokyo Bay before turning northwest. The left side gives you the Tokyo waterfront, Rainbow Bridge, and the dense urban grid of central Tokyo including Shinjuku and Shibuya. The right side faces open Tokyo Bay with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba waterfront, Shinjuku skyscraper cluster, Tokyo Tower (visible before altitude), Tokyo Bay receding behind.
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Kastrup's primary landing approach is runway 22L/R from the northeast, meaning the aircraft tracks southwest over the Øresund strait. The left side faces south over Copenhagen's city center, Christiansborg Palace, the harbor, and the Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark to Sweden. The right side looks out over open water and suburban Malmö. Notable sights include: Øresund Bridge (full span visible), Copenhagen city center and harbor, Christiansborg Palace island, Amager Fælled green space.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Copenhagen?
The flight from Tokyo International (HND) to Kastrup (CPH) takes Approximately 11 to 12 hours.
What does the Tokyo to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest from Tokyo across the Sea of Japan, then over the Russian Far East and the vast Siberian taiga. The Yenisei and Ob river systems are visible as enormous braided waterways cutting through flat boreal forest. Crossing the Ural Mountains the terrain becomes slightly more varied before descending over the Baltic states and the southern Baltic Sea into Denmark. In winter much of Siberia is snow-covered and featureless; in summer the taiga is a dark green carpet broken only by river systems and occasional lakes.