About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Copenhagen. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. At departure you get Toronto's skyline and Lake Ontario; at arrival you get the Øresund Bridge and Copenhagen harbor. Over the Atlantic and Greenland the views are largely symmetric, but the left side also faces slightly more toward the southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet as the route arcs over the North Atlantic.
What can I see during takeoff from Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. YYZ typically departs eastbound on runways 05/06L/06R, meaning a left-side seat faces north toward Lake Simcoe and the city of Toronto. As the aircraft climbs and turns northeast, the left side gets a clear view of downtown Toronto's skyline and the western Lake Ontario shoreline. The CN Tower and waterfront are distinctly visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Downtown Toronto skyline with CN Tower, western Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Lake Simcoe to the north.
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. CPH's primary arrival runway 22L/22R brings aircraft in from the northeast over the Øresund strait, meaning the left side faces east toward Sweden and the Øresund Bridge. On approach from the north, the left side also captures the Copenhagen city center and harbor. The Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden is one of the most visually striking features on any European approach. Notable sights include: Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden, Copenhagen city center and harbor, Malmö skyline across the strait in Sweden, Amager Fælled wetlands.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Copenhagen?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Kastrup (CPH) takes Approximately 8 to 8.5 hours.
What does the Toronto to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
After crossing Lake Ontario and upstate New York, the route tracks northeast over the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Newfoundland. Over the North Atlantic the southern coast of Greenland may be visible on the left with its ice sheet and fjords. The route then passes south of Iceland before crossing the Norwegian Sea and descending over southern Scandinavia and the Øresund into Copenhagen.