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MXP → CPH
Which side of the plane to sit from Malpensa International Airport (Milano) to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (Copenhagen)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the high Western Alps, including the Monte Rosa massif, followed by a scenic descent over the Danish archipelago and the Great Belt Bridge.
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Monte Rosa Massif
Visible shortly after takeoff from MXP, this is the second-highest peak in the Alps with spectacular glaciers.
Lake Maggiore
A stunning bird's-eye view of the Borromean Islands and the transition from the Po Valley to the mountains.
Bernese Oberland
Dramatic views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks as you cross the Swiss-German border region.
North German Plain
The landscape transforms into a vast geometric patchwork of green and yellow agricultural fields.
Great Belt Bridge
During the descent into Denmark, look for one of the world's longest suspension bridges connecting Halsskov and Sprogø.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. The Alpine crossing happens in the first 20 minutes; keep your camera ready from the moment the landing gear retracts. During winter, the snow-capped Swiss peaks are exceptionally brilliant. On the approach to CPH, the left side often provides a better view of the Danish coastline and the wind farms in the Baltic Sea.
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Lake Como
If the flight path trends east, you can spot the distinctive Y-shape of Italy's most famous luxury lake destination.
Graubünden Alps
The rugged, rocky peaks of Eastern Switzerland and the Austrian Vorarlberg region.
German Metropolises
Clear views of cities like Nuremberg or Leipzig depending on the specific air traffic control routing.
Øresund Bridge
On final approach to Runway 04L or 22R, you get a perfect view of the bridge-tunnel link between Denmark and Sweden.
Copenhagen Cityscape
Views of the city's historic spires, the Amager Bakke waste-to-energy plant, and the modern waterfront architecture.
Choose the right side if you are flying in the late afternoon to capture the golden hour light hitting the Øresund Bridge upon arrival. This side is also superior for viewing the industrial architecture of Copenhagen's outskirts and the Swedish coast of Malmö across the water. Note that the right side can be quite hot in the morning due to the eastern sun exposure over Germany.
Book Hotels in CopenhagenDistance: 1,144 km (711 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: MXP (45.6306, 8.728110000000001)
Arrival: CPH (55.617900848389, 12.656000137329)
Route Type: International
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