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Flight time1h 55m
Distance609
Heading057° → 067°

London to Copenhagen is 609 miles (979 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.

Best side
RightMostly right
★ 2.5 left·★ 3.0 right

The right side offers the more memorable visual moment—the Öresund Bridge and Swedish coastline during the Copenhagen approach—compared to the fleeting London view on departure, giving it a slightly higher scenic score overall.

Takeoff · LHRLEFTRiver Thames, Canary Wharf towers, London Eye
Landing · CPHRIGHTÖresund Bridge, Malmö skyline, Copenhagen harbor

Flight Path

Flight path overview

North Sea crossing, Frisian/Wadden Sea islands off the Dutch-German coast, Danish Jutland coastline before descent into Zealand

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from London (left side) — River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, London Eye, Hounslow/Richmond rooftops

Takeoff from LHR

LEFT

With Heathrow's typical westerly departures, the aircraft takes off heading west then banks right (north) to route toward Scandinavia, giving left-side passengers a brief but clear view of central London's skyline as the city falls away below. The right side only shows the flatter Berkshire/Buckinghamshire countryside.

River ThamesCanary Wharf towersLondon EyeHounslow/Richmond rooftops
Aerial window seat view during landing at Copenhagen (right side) — Öresund Bridge, Malmö skyline (Sweden), Copenhagen harbor, Amager island

Landing at CPH

RIGHT

Arrivals into Copenhagen from the northeast typically bring the aircraft in over the Öresund Strait before turning onto final approach, putting the Öresund Bridge and the Swedish coastline near Malmö in view on the right side. The left side mostly faces inland farmland with less distinctive scenery.

Öresund BridgeMalmö skylineCopenhagen harborAmager island

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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 offers the more memorable visual moment—the Öresund Bridge and Swedish coastline during the Copenhagen approach—compared to the fleeting London view on departure, giving it a slightly higher scenic score overall.

What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. With Heathrow's typical westerly departures, the aircraft takes off heading west then banks right (north) to route toward Scandinavia, giving left-side passengers a brief but clear view of central London's skyline as the city falls away below. The right side only shows the flatter Berkshire/Buckinghamshire countryside. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, London Eye, Hounslow/Richmond rooftops.

What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?

When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into Copenhagen from the northeast typically bring the aircraft in over the Öresund Strait before turning onto final approach, putting the Öresund Bridge and the Swedish coastline near Malmö in view on the right side. The left side mostly faces inland farmland with less distinctive scenery. Notable sights include: Öresund Bridge, Malmö skyline (Sweden), Copenhagen harbor, Amager island.

How long is the flight from London to Copenhagen?

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Kastrup (CPH) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 609 miles (979 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the London to Copenhagen flight path pass over?

North Sea crossing, Frisian/Wadden Sea islands off the Dutch-German coast, Danish Jutland coastline before descent into Zealand