The left side keeps a consistent thread of coastal and island scenery through the whole flight - the Suffolk coast at departure, glimpses of the Frisian/Danish coastline near midflight, and the Öresund Strait with its bridge and Copenhagen's waterfront on arrival - while the right side stays largely over flat, undifferentiated farmland and open sea.
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Flight Path
London to Copenhagen is 568 miles (914 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Southern North Sea, the Frisian Islands and Wadden Sea coastline off the Netherlands/Germany, and the low-lying Danish coast near Jutland or Funen as the route crosses into Denmark
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from STN
LEFTDeparting Stansted on runway 22, the climb-out arcs north over the Suffolk countryside toward the coast, giving a clear view of the Stour and Orwell estuaries meeting the North Sea near Felixstowe, one of Europe's busiest container ports. The right side mostly shows featureless Essex farmland with London too distant and hazy to register clearly.
Landing at CPH
LEFTOn approach into Kastrup, the routing typically swings the aircraft over the Öresund Strait before final, putting the Öresund Bridge to Sweden and Copenhagen's harbor and skyline in view on the left. The right side over Amager's flat farmland offers comparatively little.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Stansted (STN) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Copenhagen. The left side keeps a consistent thread of coastal and island scenery through the whole flight - the Suffolk coast at departure, glimpses of the Frisian/Danish coastline near midflight, and the Öresund Strait with its bridge and Copenhagen's waterfront on arrival - while the right side stays largely over flat, undifferentiated farmland and open sea.
What can I see during takeoff from Stansted in London?
During takeoff from Stansted (STN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Stansted on runway 22, the climb-out arcs north over the Suffolk countryside toward the coast, giving a clear view of the Stour and Orwell estuaries meeting the North Sea near Felixstowe, one of Europe's busiest container ports. The right side mostly shows featureless Essex farmland with London too distant and hazy to register clearly. Notable sights include: Suffolk farmland patchwork, Stour/Orwell estuary, Felixstowe container port, North Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Kastrup, the routing typically swings the aircraft over the Öresund Strait before final, putting the Öresund Bridge to Sweden and Copenhagen's harbor and skyline in view on the left. The right side over Amager's flat farmland offers comparatively little. Notable sights include: Öresund Strait, Öresund Bridge, Copenhagen harbor and skyline, Amager island.
How long is the flight from London to Copenhagen?
The flight from Stansted (STN) to Kastrup (CPH) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 568 miles (914 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
Southern North Sea, the Frisian Islands and Wadden Sea coastline off the Netherlands/Germany, and the low-lying Danish coast near Jutland or Funen as the route crosses into Denmark