About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ruzyne (PRG) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Prague to Copenhagen. While right seats offer better Prague departure views, left seats provide superior landing visuals over the Øresund Strait and Swedish coast—a geographically distinctive and photogenic approach. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.
What can I see during takeoff from Ruzyne in Prague?
During takeoff from Ruzyne (PRG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Prague typically departs runway 06 (northeast) or 24 (southwest). Right-side seats on a northeast departure offer views of the Vltava River valley and the city's historic center receding below. Southwest departures favor left seats, but northeast is more common for northbound traffic to Copenhagen. Notable sights include: Vltava River (winding through Prague's districts), Prague Castle and Old Town Square area, Petřín Hill with its observation tower, Bohemian Plateau terrain rolling northward.
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 typically lands runway 04L/04R (northeast) or 22L/22R (southwest). Northeast approaches favor left seats with views of the Øresund Strait, the Swedish coast, and the approach path over the water. This is the more common approach for aircraft from the south. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (the water channel between Denmark and Sweden), Swedish coast and Malmö area across the strait, Amager Island (Copenhagen's southern district), Copenhagen's harbor and city center.
How long is the flight from Prague to Copenhagen?
The flight from Ruzyne (PRG) to Kastrup (CPH) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Prague to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Bohemian Plateau northward, then enters the North German Plain. Notable midpoint features include the Elbe River valley (visible around 30 minutes into flight, weather permitting), the transition from forested Czech highlands to flatter German agricultural landscape, and the approach to the Baltic region with its characteristic glacial terrain. No major mountain ranges obstruct the route—the Sudetes lie to the east. The Kiel Canal area and southern Jutland peninsula become visible in the final 20 minutes before descent into Copenhagen.