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CPH → HEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (Copenhagen) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Swedish landscape and the breathtaking Åland and Turku archipelagos during the descent into Finland.
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Copenhagen Skyline
Aerial view of the Danish capital, including the Round Tower and Amalienborg Palace shortly after takeoff.
Øresund Bridge
The massive engineering marvel connecting Denmark and Sweden, clearly visible as the plane climbs over the strait.
Swedish Wilderness
Dense pine forests and thousands of small lakes across the Småland region of southern Sweden.
Åland Archipelago
A stunning mosaic of thousands of islands and skerries in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Finland.
Helsinki Shoreline
Views of the Suomenlinna sea fortress and the iconic white Helsinki Cathedral during the final approach.
Sit on the left for the best view of the Øresund Bridge immediately after takeoff. During the approach to HEL, the left side typically offers a spectacular panorama of the Finnish 'Thousand Lakes' landscape and the capital's coastal landmarks. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for photos.
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Øresund Strait
A view of the artificial island of Peberholm and the deep blue waters dotted with international shipping traffic.
Skåne Coast
The southern tip of Sweden featuring sandy beaches and the coastal towns of Trelleborg and Ystad.
Island of Gotland
On clear days, the distant silhouette of Sweden's largest island can be seen in the middle of the Baltic Sea.
Gulf of Finland
A vast maritime view of one of the world's busiest sea lanes, often filled with ferries traveling to Tallinn.
Choose the right side for evening flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the Baltic Sea. It also provides a great perspective of the Saltholm bird sanctuary island right next to the airport. In winter, keep an eye out for interesting sea ice patterns in the Gulf of Finland as you near Helsinki.
Book Hotels in HelsinkiDistance: 892 km (554 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: CPH (55.617900848389, 12.656000137329)
Arrival: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Route Type: International
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