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LHR → CPH
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (Copenhagen)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Frisian Islands during the cruise and provides the iconic perspective of Copenhagen's city center and the Øresund Bridge during the landing sequence.
North London & Essex
Aerial views of the sprawling Greater London suburbs and the Lee Valley reservoirs shortly after takeoff.
Frisian Island Chain
The distinctive curved sandbars and islands of the Wadden Sea along the Dutch and German coasts.
Great Belt Bridge
One of the world's longest suspension bridges connecting the Danish islands of Funen and Zealand.
Copenhagen Center
Direct views of the Amalienborg Palace, the Opera House, and the colorful Nyhavn district on a northern approach.
Øresund Bridge
The dramatic engineering marvel linking Denmark and Sweden, visible as the aircraft banks for final descent.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Copenhagen skyline. During the winter months, choose a morning flight to catch the sunrise over the North Sea. On the final approach, look for the 'Peberholm' artificial island where the Øresund tunnel transitions into the bridge.
Thames Estuary
The busy shipping channels where the River Thames meets the North Sea, featuring the Maunsell Sea Forts.
Sylt & North Frisia
The high-end German holiday island of Sylt, recognizable by its unique long, narrow shape.
Jutland Peninsula
A patchwork of lush green Danish farmland dotted with white wind turbines and small coastal towns.
Roskilde Fjord
The deep blue waters of the fjord, home to the historic Viking Ship Museum and the Roskilde Cathedral.
Swedish Coast
Views across the Øresund strait toward Malmö and the Swedish coastline during the late stages of flight.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers better views of the rural Danish landscape and the Jutland coast. Keep an eye out for the massive offshore wind farms in the North Sea which are frequently passed on this route.
Distance: 980 km (609 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: CPH (55.617900848389, 12.656000137329)
Route Type: International
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