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CPH → SXF
Which side of the plane to sit from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (Copenhagen) to Berlin-Schönefeld Airport (Berlin)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Øresund Bridge immediately after takeoff and provides the best angle for the dramatic white chalk cliffs of Møn during the transition over the Baltic Sea.
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Øresund Bridge
The massive bridge-tunnel system connecting Denmark and Sweden is visible shortly after departure from CPH.
Copenhagen Center
Aerial views of the historic Inner City, including the canals and the Amalienborg Palace area.
Møns Klint
Stunning white chalk cliffs on the eastern coast of the island of Møn, rising sharply from the turquoise Baltic waters.
Baltic Sea Transit
A scenic crossing over the sea, often dotted with cargo ships and wind farms in the Køge Bay area.
Müggelsee
Berlin's largest lake, located on the southeastern outskirts, visible during the final descent into the airport area.
Sit on the left for the best lighting during afternoon flights, as the sun will be behind you. The Øresund Bridge is best viewed within the first 5 minutes of flight if departing towards the south/east. In winter, the cliffs of Møn stand out even more against the dark sea.
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Lolland & Falster
The lush, green agricultural landscapes of Denmark's southern islands spread out beneath the wing.
Warnemünde Coast
Views of the German coastline near Rostock, including busy ferry routes and sandy beaches.
Mecklenburg Lake District
A vast area of over a thousand lakes and dense forests in northern Germany, known as the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes'.
Potsdam Palaces
Depending on the approach path, you may see the historic palaces and gardens of Potsdam to the west of Berlin.
BER/SXF Complex
A wide view of the expanding airport infrastructure and the surrounding Brandenburg plains upon landing.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Mecklenburg Lake District. It also offers better views of the sprawling wind farms located in the Baltic Sea between Denmark and Germany.
Book Hotels in BerlinDistance: 364 km (226 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: CPH (55.617900848389, 12.656000137329)
Arrival: SXF (52.380001, 13.5225)
Route Type: International
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