The right side scores higher due to the landing approach over the Øresund Strait and Copenhagen harbor, which provides genuine maritime and urban scenery. The takeoff from Milan is comparable on both sides (left slightly better), but the landing advantage on the right outweighs it. The left side's Alpine views during departure are distant and hazy, while the right side's strait crossing and harbor approach offer concentrated visual interest during the final descent.
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Flight Path
Milan to Copenhagen is 718 miles (1,156 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Alps (typically via the Gotthard or Simplon passes at cruise altitude, with the Bernese Oberland and Uri Alps visible), then descends over the Swiss Plateau, crosses the Jura Mountains, and continues over the flat North European Plain through southern Germany and into Denmark. The Rhine Valley and Lake Constance may be visible on the left side during the Alpine crossing. The Kattegat strait separates Denmark from Sweden on approach.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LIN
LEFTMilan's urban sprawl and the southern Alpine foothills are visible on the left during climb-out. The right side faces open Lombardy plains with minimal relief.
Landing at CPH
RIGHTThe approach to Copenhagen from the southwest crosses the Øresund Strait and Danish coastline, offering views of the strait's shipping lanes, the Malmö waterfront, and Copenhagen's harbor and urban core. The left side faces the flat Scanian plain with minimal visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Linate (LIN) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Milan to Copenhagen. The right side scores higher due to the landing approach over the Øresund Strait and Copenhagen harbor, which provides genuine maritime and urban scenery. The takeoff from Milan is comparable on both sides (left slightly better), but the landing advantage on the right outweighs it. The left side's Alpine views during departure are distant and hazy, while the right side's strait crossing and harbor approach offer concentrated visual interest during the final descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Linate in Milan?
During takeoff from Linate (LIN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Milan's urban sprawl and the southern Alpine foothills are visible on the left during climb-out. The right side faces open Lombardy plains with minimal relief. Notable sights include: Milan city center and suburbs, Ticino River valley, southern edge of the Alps (Monte Rosa massif distant on horizon), Po River plain.
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. The approach to Copenhagen from the southwest crosses the Øresund Strait and Danish coastline, offering views of the strait's shipping lanes, the Malmö waterfront, and Copenhagen's harbor and urban core. The left side faces the flat Scanian plain with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait with visible shipping traffic, Malmö waterfront and Turning Torso tower, Copenhagen harbor and Amager Island, Kastrup Airport runways and surrounding flat terrain.
How long is the flight from Milan to Copenhagen?
The flight from Linate (LIN) to Kastrup (CPH) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 718 miles (1,156 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Milan to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Alps (typically via the Gotthard or Simplon passes at cruise altitude, with the Bernese Oberland and Uri Alps visible), then descends over the Swiss Plateau, crosses the Jura Mountains, and continues over the flat North European Plain through southern Germany and into Denmark. The Rhine Valley and Lake Constance may be visible on the left side during the Alpine crossing. The Kattegat strait separates Denmark from Sweden on approach.