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HEL → CPH
Which side of the plane to sit from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki) to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (Copenhagen)?
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.
Tallinn Skyline
Shortly after takeoff, look across the Gulf of Finland to see the medieval spires of the Estonian capital.
Central Baltic
Gaze over the deep blue waters of the Baltic Sea, often dotted with massive cruise ships and cargo vessels.
Gotland Coastline
Catch a glimpse of the Swedish island of Gotland, famous for its limestone cliffs and the medieval town of Visby.
Island of Bornholm
View the rocky Danish outpost of Bornholm, known as the Pearl of the Baltic, situated far from the mainland.
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.
Finnish Archipelago
Enjoy views of the thousands of small, forested islands and skerries trailing away from the Finnish coast.
Skåne Farmlands
As you cross into Sweden, look down at the colorful patchwork of agricultural fields in the fertile Skåne region.
Malmö & Turning Torso
Spot the famous twisting skyscraper in Malmö just before the aircraft crosses the strait into Denmark.
Copenhagen Skyline
On clear days during the final approach, the historic towers and modern architecture of Copenhagen are visible.
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.
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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