The great-circle routing carries the flight north over Hudson Bay and Baffin Island before crossing southern Greenland's ice cap and coastal fjords near peak latitude, then descending past the Norwegian coast — all of which sit on the left side of the aircraft given the flight's changing heading. This polar and coastal scenery is far more dramatic than the largely open-ocean and flat terrain visible from the right during cruise.
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Flight Path
Minneapolis to Copenhagen is 4,269 miles (6,870 km), a flight of about 8 hours 10 minutes.
Hudson Bay coastline, Baffin Island terrain, southern Greenland ice cap and fjords near the Davis Strait, Denmark Strait/Iceland vicinity, Norwegian Sea and southern Norwegian coast
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MSP
RIGHTAs the aircraft climbs out of MSP and turns onto its northeasterly routing toward Canada, the right side offers views of the Minneapolis-St Paul skyline and the Mississippi River as it bends past Fort Snelling. The Twin Cities' lakes and the confluence with the Minnesota River add visual interest before the plane climbs above the metro area.
Landing at CPH
RIGHTOn approach into Kastrup from the north over the Øresund strait, the right side reveals Copenhagen's compact city center and harbor, along with the long span of the Øresund Bridge reaching toward Sweden. This gives a strong urban and coastal payoff right before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Minneapolis to Copenhagen. The great-circle routing carries the flight north over Hudson Bay and Baffin Island before crossing southern Greenland's ice cap and coastal fjords near peak latitude, then descending past the Norwegian coast — all of which sit on the left side of the aircraft given the flight's changing heading. This polar and coastal scenery is far more dramatic than the largely open-ocean and flat terrain visible from the right during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International in Minneapolis?
During takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. As the aircraft climbs out of MSP and turns onto its northeasterly routing toward Canada, the right side offers views of the Minneapolis-St Paul skyline and the Mississippi River as it bends past Fort Snelling. The Twin Cities' lakes and the confluence with the Minnesota River add visual interest before the plane climbs above the metro area. Notable sights include: Minneapolis downtown skyline, Mississippi River bends, St. Paul Cathedral area, Twin Cities lakes.
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Kastrup from the north over the Øresund strait, the right side reveals Copenhagen's compact city center and harbor, along with the long span of the Øresund Bridge reaching toward Sweden. This gives a strong urban and coastal payoff right before touchdown. Notable sights include: Copenhagen city center and harbor, Øresund Bridge, Amager island coastline, Malmö skyline across the strait.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Copenhagen?
The flight from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Kastrup (CPH) takes about 8 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,269 miles (6,870 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Minneapolis to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
Hudson Bay coastline, Baffin Island terrain, southern Greenland ice cap and fjords near the Davis Strait, Denmark Strait/Iceland vicinity, Norwegian Sea and southern Norwegian coast