About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Skavsta (NYO) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Stockholm to Copenhagen. While takeoff favors the right for Mälaren and archipelago views, the landing approach from the north strongly favors left seats for the Øresund Strait and Malmö waterfront—a more dramatic and geographically significant feature. Left wins the overall flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Skavsta in Stockholm?
During takeoff from Skavsta (NYO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Skavsta typically departs to the north or northeast. Right-side seats offer views of Mälaren lake's western arms and the Stockholm archipelago's outer islands as the aircraft climbs. Left side faces inland terrain with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Mälaren lake (large freshwater body immediately west of airport), Stockholm archipelago islands (scattered across the horizon to the northeast), Sörmland forests (dense woodland covering the inland terrain to the south and west).
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Copenhagen from the north typically uses runways 04L/04R or 22L/22R depending on wind. Northbound approaches offer left-side views of the Øresund Strait, the Malmö waterfront across the strait, and the Danish coastline. Right side faces inland Sjælland. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (the narrow water passage between Sweden and Denmark, clearly visible as a distinct blue-gray band), Malmö city and waterfront (visible across the strait on the Swedish side, appearing as urban development along the far shore), Amager Island and Copenhagen's southern districts (visible below as the aircraft descends toward Kastrup), Tåsinge and other small Danish islands in the strait.
How long is the flight from Stockholm to Copenhagen?
The flight from Skavsta (NYO) to Kastrup (CPH) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Stockholm to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Mälaren lake system, then transitions over Sörmland's forested terrain and small lakes. Midway, the aircraft passes over the Kolmården forest region and approaches the Öland-Gotland basin. The final approach descends over the Danish island of Sjælland, with views of smaller Danish islands (Tåsinge, Omø) in the Øresund region before reaching Kastrup.