Oslo to Copenhagen is 321 miles (516 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Oslofjord and Norwegian coastal geography during departure, and the Øresund Strait crossing during approach. The fjord landscape is more visually distinctive than the flat Danish interior.
Flight Path
Skagerrak coastal waters (between Norway and Sweden), Swedish east coast near Gothenburg region, transition from Norwegian fjord landscape to Scandinavian lowlands, Kattegat strait waters
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from OSL
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Oslofjord and its eastern shoreline as the aircraft climbs southwestward from Oslo Gardermoen. You'll see the fjord's narrow inlet, forested peninsulas, and the transition from urban Oslo to rural Akershus county.
Landing at RKE
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the Danish coastline, the Øresund Strait, and the approach to Copenhagen airspace. You'll see the transition from open water to the flat Danish landscape, with Malmö visible across the strait and the Copenhagen metropolitan area ahead.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Roskilde (RKE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oslo to Copenhagen. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Oslofjord and Norwegian coastal geography during departure, and the Øresund Strait crossing during approach. The fjord landscape is more visually distinctive than the flat Danish interior.
What can I see during takeoff from Oslo Gardermoen in Oslo?
During takeoff from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Oslofjord and its eastern shoreline as the aircraft climbs southwestward from Oslo Gardermoen. You'll see the fjord's narrow inlet, forested peninsulas, and the transition from urban Oslo to rural Akershus county. Notable sights include: Oslofjord (immediate south), Nesodden Peninsula (southeast across water), Akershus Fortress district (southwest in Oslo), forested Romerike plateau (north and west).
What can I see when landing at Roskilde in Copenhagen?
When landing at Roskilde (RKE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Danish coastline, the Øresund Strait, and the approach to Copenhagen airspace. You'll see the transition from open water to the flat Danish landscape, with Malmö visible across the strait and the Copenhagen metropolitan area ahead. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (water between Sweden and Denmark), Malmö waterfront (Sweden, left/west across water), Copenhagen metropolitan area (ahead/south), Oresund Bridge (visible as thin line connecting Sweden to Denmark).
How long is the flight from Oslo to Copenhagen?
The flight from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Roskilde (RKE) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 321 miles (516 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Oslo to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
Skagerrak coastal waters (between Norway and Sweden), Swedish east coast near Gothenburg region, transition from Norwegian fjord landscape to Scandinavian lowlands, Kattegat strait waters