About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Stansted (STN) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Copenhagen. Takeoff on Runway 22 (eastbound) provides superior views of the Thames Estuary and North Sea approach. Although landing favors the left, the longer takeoff sequence and more dramatic geography (estuary, shipping, coastal transition) make right-side seats the better overall choice for this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Stansted in London?
During takeoff from Stansted (STN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Stansted typically departs eastbound (Runway 22) or westbound (Runway 04). For northbound routing to Copenhagen, eastbound departure on Runway 22 is standard. Right-side seats offer views of the Essex coast, the Thames Estuary, and the North Sea approach—the actual direction of flight. Notable sights include: Thames Estuary (broad tidal mudflats and shipping channels southeast), Essex coastline near Southend-on-Sea, Colchester area inland to the northwest, North Sea horizon.
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 (Kastrup) typically uses Runway 22L/04R for arrivals from the southwest. Descending from the southwest on approach to Runway 22L, left-side seats face the Øresund Strait, Swedish coast, and the approach path over the water—the direction of arrival. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (the narrow water channel between Denmark and Sweden), Swedish coast near Malmö (visible as low-lying land with scattered development), Copenhagen city center and harbor (Nyhavn, Christianshavn visible as urban grid), Amager Island (flat, with airport infrastructure).
How long is the flight from London to Copenhagen?
The flight from Stansted (STN) to Kastrup (CPH) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
What does the London to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the North Sea at a relatively shallow angle, passing over open water with occasional shipping visible. The Frisian Islands (German/Dutch coast) remain distant to the south. As the aircraft approaches Danish airspace, the Limfjord inlet and Jutland Peninsula become visible on the left (west) side during descent. The Great Belt (Storebælt) strait separating Funen from Zealand may be visible depending on exact routing, appearing as a narrow water channel with bridge infrastructure.