Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Reykjavik to Copenhagen. While takeoff offers interesting Icelandic geology on the left, the landing approach on the right provides more dramatic and varied scenery: the Øresund Strait, the bridge, and the transition from open water to urban landscape make for a more compelling window seat experience overall.

During takeoff from Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Left side for the best views. RKV typically departs runway 01 or 19 depending on wind. Left seats offer views of Reykjavik city and the surrounding coastal geography as the aircraft climbs northwest or southeast. Left side captures the immediate landscape better during initial climb. Notable sights include: Reykjavik city center and harbor, Mount Esja to the north, Faxaflói Bay coastline, Blue Lagoon geothermal area to the southwest.

When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. CPH uses runways 04L/04R or 22L/22R. Approaching from the northwest (typical for RKV arrivals), right-side seats provide views of the Øresund Strait, the Swedish coast, and the approach path over the Danish archipelago. Right seats also capture the final descent over the Amager Island area where the airport sits. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait and Øresund Bridge, Swedish coast near Malmö, Copenhagen harbor and city skyline, Amager Island wetlands and airport grounds.

The flight from Reykjavik (RKV) to Kastrup (CPH) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.

The flight path crosses the Norwegian Sea and North Sea. Midway, you'll pass over open ocean with occasional views of the Shetland Islands and Orkney Islands to the left (north) if conditions permit. The route then crosses toward the Danish straits, passing over the Skagerrak and into the Kattegat before descending toward Copenhagen. No major mountain ranges are visible at cruise altitude; the journey is primarily over water with distant coastlines.