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CPH → BUD
Which side of the plane to sit from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (Copenhagen) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic landmarks, including a direct view of the Øresund Bridge immediately after takeoff and a superior angle of the Danube Bend and the Hungarian Parliament Building during the descent into Budapest.
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Øresund Bridge
The massive bridge and tunnel system connecting Copenhagen to Malmö, Sweden, visible shortly after departure.
Berlin Panorama
A distant but expansive view of the German capital's layout as the flight heads south through Central Europe.
Krkonoše Mountains
The 'Giant Mountains' on the border of Poland and the Czech Republic, featuring Sněžka peak.
The Danube Bend
The dramatic U-turn of the Danube river near Visegrád, seen during the final 15 minutes of the flight.
Budapest City Center
If landing from the north, get a direct view of the Parliament Building and the bridges crossing the Danube.
Sit on the left for the best lighting during morning flights, as the sun will be on the opposite side. Keep your camera ready immediately after wheels-up for the Øresund Bridge. During the descent, look for the 'S' curve of the Danube; it indicates you are just minutes away from Budapest's urban core.
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Copenhagen Cityscape
Aerial views of the Danish capital's historic center and unique harbor-front architecture.
Rügen Island
The white chalk cliffs and sandy beaches of Germany's largest island in the Baltic Sea.
Prague
The 'City of a Hundred Spires' is often visible as a sprawling cluster of red roofs to the west of the flight path.
Bohemian Massif
The ancient mountain range and rolling green forests covering the Czech-Austrian border region.
Buda Hills
The greener, elevated side of Budapest featuring the Citadella and Janos Hill during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides a better view of Copenhagen's city center if the aircraft departs towards the south. When approaching Budapest, this side offers views of the rolling Buda hills rather than the flat Pest side.
Book Hotels in BudapestDistance: 1,018 km (633 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: CPH (55.617900848389, 12.656000137329)
Arrival: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Route Type: International
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