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PEK โ CPH
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (Copenhagen)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most consistent lighting for photography on this westbound route, featuring a spectacular transition from the Gobi Desert to the heart of the Russian plains and the Baltic Sea.
Gobi Desert
View the southern expanses of the desert with its unique rock formations and dunes shortly after takeoff.
Southern Urals
The geographical boundary between Asia and Europe, appearing as ancient, weathered ridges.
Volga River
The longest river in Europe as it snakes through the Russian landscape toward the south.
Moscow Region
On clear days, the sprawling metropolitan area and its surrounding infrastructure are visible from cruising altitude.
รresund Bridge
A stunning view of the bridge connecting Sweden and Denmark during the final approach into Copenhagen.
Sit on the left for better lighting; since you are flying west, the sun will be behind or to the south, illuminating the ground clearly. Keep your window shade open during the mid-flight crossing of the Urals. The approach into CPH from the east often provides a perfect view of the รresund Bridge and the artificial island of Peberholm.
Mongolian Steppe
Vast, emerald-green grasslands that seem to stretch infinitely toward the northern horizon.
Siberian Taiga
Dense, dark-green coniferous forests covering thousands of miles of the Russian interior.
Arctic Tundra
Glimpses of the frozen, treeless landscapes of the far north during the mid-section of the flight.
Saint Petersburg
The 'Venice of the North' is often visible as the flight path nears the Gulf of Finland.
Stockholm Archipelago
A mosaic of thousands of islands and islets visible as the plane crosses the Swedish coast.
The right side is excellent for night flights or winter travel, as it provides the best opportunity to spot the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) over Siberia. During the day, be prepared for some glare from the northern sun in summer months. This side offers a more wilderness-focused view compared to the left.
Distance: 7,194 km (4,470 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 28 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: CPH (55.617900848389, 12.656000137329)
Route Type: International
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