While landing favors left, the takeoff view is more dramatic and sustained. Right-side seats capture Malta's distinctive Mediterranean island geography during departure, which is visually more striking than the approach corridor over the Øresund Strait.
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Flight Path
Malta to Copenhagen is 1,369 miles (2,203 km), a flight of about 3 hours 20 minutes.
The flight path crosses the central Mediterranean, passing east of Sicily and Sardinia (both visible as distant landmasses if flying at optimal altitude during midday), then continues northwest over the Tyrrhenian Sea toward the Italian mainland. The Alps appear as a distant mountain ridge on the horizon during the northern leg of the journey, roughly 2-3 hours into flight. The final approach descends over southern Sweden and the Øresund region.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MLA
RIGHTMalta's main runway (31/13) typically departs eastbound. Right-side seats offer views of the Mediterranean immediately after takeoff, with the island's eastern coastline and the Delimara Peninsula visible below. Left seats face inland toward the central plateau.
Landing at CPH
LEFTCopenhagen's main runway (04L/22R or 04R/22L) typically receives aircraft from the southwest on approach. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Øresund Strait, the Malmö coastline across the water, and the approach path over the strait itself. Right seats face inland toward Swedish territory.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Luqa (MLA) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Malta to Copenhagen. While landing favors left, the takeoff view is more dramatic and sustained. Right-side seats capture Malta's distinctive Mediterranean island geography during departure, which is visually more striking than the approach corridor over the Øresund Strait.
What can I see during takeoff from Luqa in Malta?
During takeoff from Luqa (MLA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Malta's main runway (31/13) typically departs eastbound. Right-side seats offer views of the Mediterranean immediately after takeoff, with the island's eastern coastline and the Delimara Peninsula visible below. Left seats face inland toward the central plateau. Notable sights include: Delimara Peninsula (southeastern tip), Marsaxlokk Bay (turquoise waters), Comino Island (small island to the north), Mediterranean Sea extending to the horizon.
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 main runway (04L/22R or 04R/22L) typically receives aircraft from the southwest on approach. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Øresund Strait, the Malmö coastline across the water, and the approach path over the strait itself. Right seats face inland toward Swedish territory. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (the narrow water channel), Malmö city and harbor (Swedish coast), Amager Island (Copenhagen's southern district), Oresund Bridge (the iconic rail/road bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden).
How long is the flight from Malta to Copenhagen?
The flight from Luqa (MLA) to Kastrup (CPH) takes about 3 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,369 miles (2,203 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Malta to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the central Mediterranean, passing east of Sicily and Sardinia (both visible as distant landmasses if flying at optimal altitude during midday), then continues northwest over the Tyrrhenian Sea toward the Italian mainland. The Alps appear as a distant mountain ridge on the horizon during the northern leg of the journey, roughly 2-3 hours into flight. The final approach descends over southern Sweden and the Øresund region.