IADCPHWashington to Copenhagen

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The right side wins on both ends: a Chesapeake Bay and Baltimore glimpse at takeoff, and a strong Öresund Bridge and Copenhagen harbor view on landing, giving more consistent scenic payoff than the left side's flatter terrain.

Takeoff · IADRightPotomac River, Chesapeake Bay
Landing · CPHRightÖresund Bridge, Öresund strait

Flight Path

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The route crosses the North Atlantic, passing north of Newfoundland and south of Iceland, with mostly open ocean and occasional cloud cover over the mid-Atlantic before reaching the North Sea and Danish coastline.

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Washington Dulles International (IAD) to Kastrup (CPH)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Washington to Copenhagen. The right side wins on both ends: a Chesapeake Bay and Baltimore glimpse at takeoff, and a strong Öresund Bridge and Copenhagen harbor view on landing, giving more consistent scenic payoff than the left side's flatter terrain.

What can I see during takeoff from Washington Dulles International in Washington?

During takeoff from Washington Dulles International (IAD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing IAD northeast-bound, the right side offers views over Washington DC's suburbs and eventually the Chesapeake Bay as the route curves north. The left side mostly shows the flatter Virginia Piedmont with less distinctive scenery. Notable sights include: Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore skyline in the distance.

What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?

When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving into Copenhagen from the southwest, the right side typically reveals the Öresund strait, the Öresund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden, and the approach over Copenhagen's harbor and rooftops. The left side shows mostly flat Danish farmland with fewer standout features. Notable sights include: Öresund Bridge, Öresund strait, Copenhagen harbor and city rooftops, Amager island.

How long is the flight from Washington to Copenhagen?

The flight from Washington Dulles International (IAD) to Kastrup (CPH) takes 8h 10m.

What does the Washington to Copenhagen flight path pass over?

The route crosses the North Atlantic, passing north of Newfoundland and south of Iceland, with mostly open ocean and occasional cloud cover over the mid-Atlantic before reaching the North Sea and Danish coastline.