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CPH โ YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (Copenhagen) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for westward flights to North America, offering softer indirect lighting for photography and spectacular views of the Greenland ice cap and the remote Labrador wilderness.
Icelandic Highlands
Views of the volcanic landscapes and vast glaciers like Vatnajรถkull if the flight path tracks north.
Greenland Ice Cap
An endless expanse of white peaks and massive outlet glaciers flowing toward the sea.
Labrador Wilderness
Untouched subarctic tundra and thousands of small lakes across the Canadian Shield.
Boreal Forest
The transition into the dense dark green forests of Northern Ontario as you approach the Great Lakes.
Lake Ontario
Expansive views of the shoreline and the Niagara Peninsula during the final descent phase.
This side offers the best lighting for photography as the sun is positioned on the opposite side of the aircraft. About 4 to 5 hours into the flight, watch for the jagged mountains of East Greenland. If traveling in winter, this side offers a better chance of spotting the Aurora Borealis if the flight departs late or arrives in darkness.
รresund Bridge
Dramatic views of the link between Denmark and Sweden shortly after takeoff from Copenhagen.
Southern Norwegian Coast
The rugged shoreline and rocky islands of Norway's southern tip are often visible early in the flight.
South Greenland Fjords
Deep blue waters filled with white icebergs carved from the massive southern ice sheets.
Gulf of St. Lawrence
The vast entry point to the Canadian interior, where the ocean meets the river system.
Toronto Skyline
On specific southern approaches to YYZ, views of the downtown core and CN Tower can be seen.
The left side will face the sun for the majority of this westward daytime flight. Keep your window shade partially closed to manage heat and glare, but open it over Greenland to see the intense turquoise meltwater lakes. Use a lens hood to minimize reflections when photographing the icebergs.
Distance: 6,269 km (3,895 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 23 min
Departure: CPH (55.617900848389, 12.656000137329)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: International
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