Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Shanghai to Copenhagen. While the takeoff offers excellent delta views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and varied scenery—the straits, fjords, and transition to Scandinavian geography are visually distinctive. The left side captures the most memorable portion of this long westbound route.

During takeoff from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Yangtze River estuary and Hangzhou Bay as the aircraft climbs out westbound from PVG. The river delta's intricate waterways and tidal flats are distinctive from altitude, and you'll see the industrial landscape of Shanghai's port facilities receding below. Notable sights include: Yangtze River estuary, Hangzhou Bay, Shanghai port and industrial zones, East China Sea coastline.

When landing at Roskilde (RKE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views during the descent approach into Copenhagen. You'll see the Danish coastline, the Great Belt strait, and the transition from open water to the Sjælland peninsula where Copenhagen sits. The Øresund Strait between Denmark and Sweden is also visible on approach. Notable sights include: Great Belt strait, Sjælland peninsula, Øresund Strait, Danish coastline and fjords.

The flight from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) to Roskilde (RKE) takes 10h 15m.

The flight crosses central Asia passing over the Tian Shan mountains (visible on clear days), the Caspian Sea's eastern shore, the Caucasus Mountains, and the Black Sea before entering Eastern Europe. Over Eastern Europe, the Carpathian Mountains and Danube River valley are notable. The route then crosses into Central Europe, passing over Poland and Germany's North European Plain before reaching Scandinavia.