Los Angeles to Copenhagen is 5,610 miles (9,029 km), a flight of about 9 hours 50 minutes.
While the right side wins the LA departure, the left side holds the more dramatic cruise-phase scenery — the Canadian Arctic coastline, the vast white expanse of Greenland's ice sheet, and Iceland's volcanic coast — followed by a strong final approach over the Öresund Bridge into Copenhagen.
Flight Path
Rocky Mountains near the US-Canada border, the forested Canadian Shield, Hudson Bay's southern edge, and the southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet with Iceland's volcanic coastline further along the route
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAX
RIGHTLAX's west-flow departure has the aircraft climb out over the Pacific before banking right (north) toward the polar route, putting downtown Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Mountains on the right side of the cabin. The left side only shows a brief glimpse of Santa Monica Bay before the turn.
Landing at CPH
LEFTArriving at CPH from the north over Sweden, the typical descent path curves south across the Öresund Strait toward Runway 22, putting the strait, the Öresund Bridge, and the Copenhagen waterfront on the left side of the aircraft. Passengers get a clear view of the bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Copenhagen. While the right side wins the LA departure, the left side holds the more dramatic cruise-phase scenery — the Canadian Arctic coastline, the vast white expanse of Greenland's ice sheet, and Iceland's volcanic coast — followed by a strong final approach over the Öresund Bridge into Copenhagen.
What can I see during takeoff from Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAX's west-flow departure has the aircraft climb out over the Pacific before banking right (north) toward the polar route, putting downtown Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Mountains on the right side of the cabin. The left side only shows a brief glimpse of Santa Monica Bay before the turn. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Downtown Los Angeles skyline, Griffith Park/Hollywood Hills, Santa Monica Bay.
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving at CPH from the north over Sweden, the typical descent path curves south across the Öresund Strait toward Runway 22, putting the strait, the Öresund Bridge, and the Copenhagen waterfront on the left side of the aircraft. Passengers get a clear view of the bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Öresund Bridge, Copenhagen harbor and city center, Amager Island, Kattegat strait.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Copenhagen?
The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Kastrup (CPH) takes about 9 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,610 miles (9,029 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Los Angeles to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
Rocky Mountains near the US-Canada border, the forested Canadian Shield, Hudson Bay's southern edge, and the southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet with Iceland's volcanic coastline further along the route