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CPH → MAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (Copenhagen) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal geography and iconic French landscapes, including potential views of the Wadden Sea, Paris, and the Bay of Biscay.
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Wadden Sea
Unique tidal flats and the chain of Frisian Islands along the Dutch and German coastlines.
Parisian Horizon
On clear days, the urban density of Paris and sometimes the distant silhouette of the Eiffel Tower are visible.
Loire Valley
The 'Garden of France,' featuring the winding Loire River and famous Renaissance chateaus.
Bay of Biscay
The dramatic meeting of the French Atlantic coast and the northern Spanish shoreline near Biarritz.
Picos de Europa
Jagged limestone massifs visible as the plane descends over the northern Castilian plateau.
The right side is best for afternoon flights as the sun moves to the west, providing excellent lighting for the French and Spanish landscapes. It offers the best chance to see the Atlantic coastline before turning inland toward Madrid.
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Oresund Bridge
The massive bridge-tunnel system connecting Denmark and Sweden, visible shortly after takeoff from CPH.
German Lowlands
The patchwork of agricultural fields and wind farms across Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia.
Central Pyrenees
Rugged, snow-capped peaks and glacial valleys as the flight enters Spanish airspace from France.
Madrid Skyline
The Cuatro Torres Business Area and the dense urban sprawl of the Spanish capital on final approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Keep an eye out for the Oresund Bridge immediately after wheels up, as it disappears quickly behind the wing.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 2,060 km (1,280 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 45 min
Departure: CPH (55.617900848389, 12.656000137329)
Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Route Type: International
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