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LGW → CPH
Which side of the plane to sit from London Gatwick Airport (London) to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (Copenhagen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers the most iconic landmarks of the journey, including the intricate Dutch coastline, the massive Great Belt Bridge, and a prime view of the Øresund Bridge upon arrival at Copenhagen.
The Garden of England
Rolling hills and historic estates across the Kent countryside shortly after taking off from Gatwick.
Port of Rotterdam
The massive scale of one of the world's largest shipping hubs and the complex engineering of the Dutch Delta Works.
Great Belt Bridge
The impressive suspension bridge that spans the strait between the Danish islands of Funen and Zealand.
Øresund Bridge
The world-famous bridge-tunnel link between Denmark and Sweden, most visible during the final descent into CPH.
Dutch Coastline
Clear views of the North Sea canal, the polders, and the densely populated Randstad region of the Netherlands.
The right side is essential for seeing the Øresund Bridge, which is the highlight of this route. Keep your camera ready about 10-15 minutes before landing to catch the Great Belt Bridge crossing. Note that winter flights may experience earlier sunsets, making the Dutch coastline harder to see on evening legs.
Thames Estuary
Aerial views of the sprawling Essex coastline and the sandbanks where the River Thames meets the North Sea.
North Frisian Islands
The unique chain of islands including Sylt and the Wadden Sea tidal flats along the German and Danish coasts.
Copenhagen Skyline
On specific flight paths, the left side provides a direct view of the city's historic center and the Marble Church.
Jutland Peninsula
The western coast of Denmark with its long sandy beaches and wind farms scattered across the North Sea.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid the sun's glare. It provides the best perspective of the Danish capital's urban layout if the wind direction necessitates a northern approach into Kastrup.
Distance: 984 km (611 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Arrival: CPH (55.617900848389, 12.656000137329)
Route Type: International
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