About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Krakow to Copenhagen. While takeoff favors the right for Kraków views, the landing approach into Copenhagen is significantly more dramatic and geographically interesting from the left. The Øresund Strait crossing and bridge approach are iconic, and left-side passengers get the full descent sequence over water and into the airport.
What can I see during takeoff from Balice Jp Ii International Airport in Krakow?
During takeoff from Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Vistula River valley and the city of Kraków itself during climb-out. The river's distinctive meanders are visible from 5,000-10,000 feet, and you'll see the old town grid pattern before banking north toward Denmark. Notable sights include: Vistula River (winding through the valley), Kraków city center (grid pattern visible), Tatra Mountains foothills (distant southern horizon), Wieliczka salt mine area (slight elevation change east of city).
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 the best approach view into Copenhagen. You'll see the Øresund Strait, the Malmö-Copenhagen bridge, and the Danish coastline with Amager Island clearly visible. The descent path typically follows the strait from the south, making left windows ideal. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (water body separating Denmark and Sweden), Malmö waterfront (Swedish side, right bank of strait), Amager Island (Copenhagen's southern district), Copenhagen harbor and Kastrup Airport (final approach).
How long is the flight from Krakow to Copenhagen?
The flight from Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK) to Kastrup (CPH) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Krakow to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North European Plain, passing over central Poland (Łódź region to the east), then over German airspace (typically routing over Pomerania or Brandenburg), before crossing into Danish airspace over Jutland. The Oder River valley marks the Poland-Germany border region. No major mountain ranges are crossed—the terrain is predominantly flat agricultural land with scattered forests. The Baltic Sea remains distant to the northeast throughout the flight. Approaching Denmark, the Jutland Peninsula's gentle topography becomes visible, with lakes and coastal features appearing in the final 30 minutes before descent into the Øresund region.