New York to Copenhagen is 3,845 miles (6,189 km), a flight of about 7 hours 40 minutes.
The left side combines a strong Manhattan skyline view on departure with a scenic Öresund Bridge and Copenhagen harbor approach on arrival, while the right side offers mostly open Atlantic and flatter coastal terrain on both ends.
Flight Path
Open North Atlantic Ocean, with the flight path passing north of Newfoundland and south of Greenland before approaching Scandinavian waters near Norway and the Danish coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from JFK
LEFTDeparting JFK toward the northeast for the transatlantic routing, the aircraft typically banks right after climb-out, swinging the Manhattan skyline and Long Island Sound into view on the left side. The right side mostly just shows the flatter South Shore of Long Island and open Atlantic.
Landing at CPH
LEFTCPH's typical arrival from the northeast onto runway 22 brings the aircraft down over the Öresund strait, with Copenhagen's harbor, city center, and the Öresund Bridge to Sweden visible on the left as the plane turns onto final approach. The right side mostly faces open water and the flatter Swedish coastline farther away.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Copenhagen. The left side combines a strong Manhattan skyline view on departure with a scenic Öresund Bridge and Copenhagen harbor approach on arrival, while the right side offers mostly open Atlantic and flatter coastal terrain on both ends.
What can I see during takeoff from John F Kennedy International in New York?
During takeoff from John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing JFK toward the northeast for the transatlantic routing, the aircraft typically banks right after climb-out, swinging the Manhattan skyline and Long Island Sound into view on the left side. The right side mostly just shows the flatter South Shore of Long Island and open Atlantic. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, East River, Long Island Sound, Queens/Brooklyn waterfront.
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 typical arrival from the northeast onto runway 22 brings the aircraft down over the Öresund strait, with Copenhagen's harbor, city center, and the Öresund Bridge to Sweden visible on the left as the plane turns onto final approach. The right side mostly faces open water and the flatter Swedish coastline farther away. Notable sights include: Copenhagen harbor and city center, Öresund Bridge, Amager island, Öresund strait.
How long is the flight from New York to Copenhagen?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Kastrup (CPH) takes about 7 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,845 miles (6,189 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
Open North Atlantic Ocean, with the flight path passing north of Newfoundland and south of Greenland before approaching Scandinavian waters near Norway and the Danish coast.