While takeoff favors the right, the landing view from the left is exceptional and dominates the memorable part of the journey. The Øresund Strait crossing and Malmö waterfront are far more visually distinctive than the Paris departure. Left seats capture the geographic highlight of this route.
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Flight Path
Paris to Copenhagen is 630 miles (1,013 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses northern France (Picardy region), then the English Channel or North Sea depending on routing, before entering German airspace over Schleswig-Holstein. Notable midpoint features include the Frisian Islands (if routed over the North Sea), the Kiel Canal region in northern Germany, and the transition into Danish airspace over Jutland. The route typically follows airways over relatively flat terrain with few dramatic landmarks until approaching the Øresund Strait.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from LBG
RIGHTLe Bourget typically departs runway 26 (westbound) or 08 (eastbound). Right-side seats on an eastbound departure offer views of Paris's urban sprawl and the Seine valley as you climb. Westbound departures favor left seats, but eastbound is more common for northbound traffic to Copenhagen.
Landing at CPH
LEFTCopenhagen's Kastrup airport (runways 04L/R and 22L/R) typically receives northbound traffic on approach from the south. Left-side seats on a runway 04 approach offer views of the Øresund Strait, the Malmö waterfront across the strait, and the Danish coastline. Right seats see only inland Denmark.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Le Bourget (LBG) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Copenhagen. While takeoff favors the right, the landing view from the left is exceptional and dominates the memorable part of the journey. The Øresund Strait crossing and Malmö waterfront are far more visually distinctive than the Paris departure. Left seats capture the geographic highlight of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Le Bourget in Paris?
During takeoff from Le Bourget (LBG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Le Bourget typically departs runway 26 (westbound) or 08 (eastbound). Right-side seats on an eastbound departure offer views of Paris's urban sprawl and the Seine valley as you climb. Westbound departures favor left seats, but eastbound is more common for northbound traffic to Copenhagen. Notable sights include: Paris city center and Montmartre district (south), Seine River winding through the Île-de-France region, Marne River confluence (southeast), suburban expansion toward Meaux (east).
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Copenhagen's Kastrup airport (runways 04L/R and 22L/R) typically receives northbound traffic on approach from the south. Left-side seats on a runway 04 approach offer views of the Øresund Strait, the Malmö waterfront across the strait, and the Danish coastline. Right seats see only inland Denmark. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (the narrow water passage between Denmark and Sweden), Malmö city and harbor (Sweden, across the strait), Copenhagen's Amager Island and airport complex, Tåsinge Island and southern Danish archipelago.
How long is the flight from Paris to Copenhagen?
The flight from Le Bourget (LBG) to Kastrup (CPH) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 630 miles (1,013 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses northern France (Picardy region), then the English Channel or North Sea depending on routing, before entering German airspace over Schleswig-Holstein. Notable midpoint features include the Frisian Islands (if routed over the North Sea), the Kiel Canal region in northern Germany, and the transition into Danish airspace over Jutland. The route typically follows airways over relatively flat terrain with few dramatic landmarks until approaching the Øresund Strait.