About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Philadelphia to Copenhagen. While takeoff offers good Delaware River views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides the more distinctive and memorable geography—the Øresund Bridge and strait crossing are iconic and geographically significant in a way the departure corridor is not.
What can I see during takeoff from Philadelphia International in Philadelphia?
During takeoff from Philadelphia International (PHL), sit on the Right side for the best views. PHL typically departs eastbound (Runways 09L/09R) over the Delaware River and Atlantic coastal plain. Right-side seats capture the river's industrial corridor and the transition from urban Philadelphia to the Jersey Shore and open Atlantic. Notable sights include: Delaware River (immediate foreground), New Jersey Pine Barrens (middle distance to the southeast), Atlantic Ocean horizon, Philadelphia urban grid (receding westward).
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 typically uses Runway 04L/04R (eastbound) or 22L/22R (westbound) depending on wind. Left-side seats on a typical eastbound approach capture the Øresund Strait, the iconic Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden, and the Swedish coast across the water—dramatic and geographically significant. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (immediate foreground), Øresund Bridge (spanning left to right), Swedish coast and Scania region (across the water), Copenhagen's flat urban sprawl and Amager Island (receding westward).
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Copenhagen?
The flight from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Kastrup (CPH) takes Approximately 7 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Philadelphia to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 5 hours. Notable waypoints include the southern tip of Greenland (visible on clear days, far to the north), the North Atlantic's open water, and the approach to the British Isles and North Sea. The North Sea crossing before reaching Denmark offers views of the Frisian Islands and German/Danish coastline on descent, though these are typically at night or dawn on eastbound transatlantic flights.