About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Copenhagen. The right side delivers the more dramatic single moment — the London panorama on departure is one of the best urban aerial views in Europe. The left side wins at landing for the Øresund Bridge, but the right side view over London on climb-out is the highlight of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Heathrow typically departs eastbound on runways 09L/09R, meaning a right-side seat faces north and gives you a clear view over central London as the aircraft climbs and turns northeast. You'll see the Thames snaking through the city, the dense urban grid of West London, and on clear days the Canary Wharf cluster and the City of London skyline in the distance. Notable sights include: River Thames through central London, Canary Wharf tower cluster to the northeast, Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park to the southwest briefly visible on climb-out, the M25 orbital motorway arc.
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Kastrup typically lands on runway 22L/22R from the northeast, or runway 04 from the southwest. On the more common southwesterly approach over the Øresund strait, a left-side seat faces southeast over the water and gives you a view of the Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark to Sweden, the Copenhagen city centre, and the harbour area. On a northeasterly approach, left side still captures the Swedish coastline and the bridge. Notable sights include: Øresund Bridge (the combined rail-road bridge to Malmö, Sweden), Copenhagen city centre and harbour, Amager Flade wetlands, Malmö skyline across the strait.
How long is the flight from London to Copenhagen?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Kastrup (CPH) takes Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours.
What does the London to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
After London the route tracks northeast over the North Sea, passing north of the Dutch coast near Den Helder. The flat coastlines of the Netherlands and northern Germany are visible on clear days to the right. The route then crosses the Danish peninsula of Jutland at altitude, with the Kattegat sea visible before descent into Copenhagen. The North Sea crossing is largely featureless open water for roughly 30-40 minutes of the flight.