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CPH → SFO
Which side of the plane to sit from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (Copenhagen) to San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the premier choice for this route, offering a front-row seat to the massive Greenland ice sheet and the iconic aerial approach into the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Icelandic Tundra
Views of Iceland's volcanic landscapes and glaciers if the flight path tracks north.
Greenland Ice Sheet
An endless, mesmerizing white expanse of the polar ice cap, often visible for over an hour.
Baffin Island
Incredible arctic fjords and dramatic mountain peaks along the northeastern Canadian coast.
Canadian Rockies
Breathtaking snow-capped peaks including the high ranges of British Columbia.
Mount Shasta
The massive, snow-covered volcanic peak in Northern California serves as a landmark for the final leg.
SF Bay Approach
Prime views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the San Francisco skyline during the standard landing pattern.
This is the best side for potential Aurora Borealis sightings if flying during the winter months. For the landing at SFO, the right side almost always provides a superior view of the city and the Bay. Keep your window shade open approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours into the flight for the best Greenland ice cap views.
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Norwegian Sea
Stunning views of the southern Norwegian coastline and deep blue North Atlantic waters shortly after takeoff.
Southern Greenland
Aerial perspective of the jagged fjords and massive glaciers at the southern tip of the island.
Canadian Prairies
The vast, colorful patchwork of agricultural land spanning across Saskatchewan and Alberta.
The Rockies
Rugged mountain terrain and alpine lakes as the flight crosses into the western United States.
Great Basin
The stark, arid beauty of the Nevada desert featuring unique geological formations and dry lake beds.
Expect strong sun glare on this side for the majority of the flight as you travel westward. It is the better side for viewing the southern tip of Greenland's coastal ice. During the descent into SFO, you may see the Pacific coastline if the aircraft approaches from the north.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 8,807 km (5,472 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 22 min
Departure: CPH (55.617900848389, 12.656000137329)
Arrival: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)
Route Type: International
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