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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a scenic overview of the Baltic coastline, featuring the Estonian capital and the most iconic view of the Øresund Bridge when landing in Copenhagen.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Tallinn Skyline

Shortly after takeoff, look across the Gulf of Finland to see the medieval spires of the Estonian capital.

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Central Baltic

Gaze over the deep blue waters of the Baltic Sea, often dotted with massive cruise ships and cargo vessels.

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Gotland Coastline

Catch a glimpse of the Swedish island of Gotland, famous for its limestone cliffs and the medieval town of Visby.

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Island of Bornholm

View the rocky Danish outpost of Bornholm, known as the Pearl of the Baltic, situated far from the mainland.

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Øresund Bridge

Experience the most dramatic view of the 8km bridge and tunnel complex connecting Sweden and Denmark during final descent.

Choose the left side for the best photography of the Øresund Bridge, especially on the standard arrival to Runway 22L. For morning flights, this side will be sunny, while afternoon flights offer a more comfortable, shaded view of the sea.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Finnish Archipelago

Enjoy views of the thousands of small, forested islands and skerries trailing away from the Finnish coast.

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Skåne Farmlands

As you cross into Sweden, look down at the colorful patchwork of agricultural fields in the fertile Skåne region.

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Malmö & Turning Torso

Spot the famous twisting skyscraper in Malmö just before the aircraft crosses the strait into Denmark.

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Copenhagen Skyline

On clear days during the final approach, the historic towers and modern architecture of Copenhagen are visible.

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Middelgrunden Wind Farm

See the iconic arc of offshore wind turbines located just outside the Copenhagen harbor.

The right side is ideal for catching the sunset over the sea on late afternoon flights. It also provides a better view of the Finnish 'Archipelago Sea' immediately after departing Helsinki. If the wind is from the east, you may get a direct view of the city center upon landing.

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Route Information

Distance: 892 km (554 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min

Departure: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)

Arrival: CPH (55.617900848389, 12.656000137329)

Route Type: International

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