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JFK โ CPH
Which side of the plane to sit from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (Copenhagen)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side (port) offers a dramatic vantage point for the most iconic features of a North Atlantic crossing, including the rugged Canadian coast, the glacial landscapes of Greenland, and the frequent appearance of the Northern Lights during the flight's overnight portion.
Greenland Ice Sheet
Breathtaking views of the world's second-largest ice body, featuring glaciers and deep fjords.
Labrador Sea Icebergs
Seasonal sightings of massive white icebergs floating off the coast of Newfoundland.
Aurora Borealis
On night flights during winter months, the high-latitude route offers excellent chances to see the Green Lights.
Icelandic Coastline
If the flight path trends north, the volcanic peaks and black sand beaches of Iceland may be visible.
Canadian Maritimes
Aerial views of the dense forests and jagged coastlines of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
Northern Jutland
The entry into Danish airspace provides views of the Limfjord and the rural landscapes of the peninsula.
Choose a seat well ahead or behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the Greenland coast, which usually appears 4-5 hours into the flight. For the best Aurora sightings, travel between October and March and keep your window shade open during the darkest part of the cruise. Use a flight tracker to identify when you are passing over Prince Christian Sound in Greenland.
Atlantic Sunrise
Spectacular dawn colors over the ocean horizon as the plane travels east toward the morning.
North Sea Shipping
Dense clusters of cargo ships and oil rigs as the flight approaches European airspace.
Offshore Wind Farms
Massive arrays of wind turbines visible in the waters of the North Sea and the Kattegat.
รresund Bridge
The famous bridge connecting Copenhagen and Malmรถ is often visible during the final descent into CPH.
Greater Copenhagen
Views of the Danish capital's red-roofed buildings and historic spires on the approach to landing.
The right side is ideal for passengers who enjoy the transition from night to day over the Atlantic. On the final approach to Copenhagen Kastrup, keep a close watch for the รresund Bridge; depending on the wind direction and runway in use, it usually appears clearly on the right or during a bank. Summer flights offer more daylight for spotting the North Sea wind farms.
Distance: 6,189 km (3,846 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 17 min
Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Arrival: CPH (55.617900848389, 12.656000137329)
Route Type: International
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