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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Greenland ice sheet and the rugged wilderness of Labrador, while benefiting from indirect sunlight which is ideal for photography during this westbound daytime journey.

Right Side Highlights
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Norwegian Coastline

Depending on the specific departure corridor, see the jagged islands and fjords of southwestern Norway.

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Greenland Ice Sheet

Breathtaking views of the world's second-largest ice body, featuring massive glaciers and deep crevasses.

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Torngat Mountains

The ancient, sharp peaks of Northern Labrador rising from the Labrador Sea.

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St. Lawrence River

Cross over the massive waterway that drains the Great Lakes into the Atlantic Ocean.

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Adirondack Park

Fly over the vast, forested wilderness of Upstate New York.

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Potomac River

On the final approach to IAD, see the winding river that defines the border of Maryland and Virginia.

The right side is the 'cool side' of the plane for this route, providing indirect lighting that highlights the textures of the Greenland ice cap. Watch for the transition from the bright white ice sheet to the dark, rocky tundra of Northern Canada. Since most CPH-IAD flights are daytime, the lighting stays consistent for several hours due to the time zone shift.

Left Side Highlights
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Oresund Bridge

View the massive bridge and tunnel system connecting Denmark and Sweden immediately after takeoff from CPH.

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Jutland Peninsula

Aerial views of the Danish countryside and the transition from the Baltic to the North Sea.

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Southern Greenland

Glimpses of coastal fjords and floating icebergs if the flight path tracks across the southern tip.

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Newfoundland Coast

Rugged cliffs and deep bays of the Canadian Maritimes as you re-enter continental airspace.

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NYC Metro Area

Distant views of the Long Island coastline and the dense urban sprawl of the New Jersey/New York corridor.

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Chesapeake Bay

The vast estuary and the bridge-tunnel systems visible during the final descent into the DC area.

On the left side, you will face the sun for the majority of the flight, which can lead to significant glare and heat. Keep your window shade partially closed to stay cool, but open it during the final hour to catch the densely populated US East Coast. This side is better for spotting the Oresund Bridge immediately after departure.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,539 km (4,063 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 42 min

Departure: CPH (55.617900848389, 12.656000137329)

Arrival: IAD (38.94449997, -77.45580292)

Route Type: International

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