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RIX → CPH
Which side of the plane to sit from Riga International Airport (Riga) to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (Copenhagen)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Latvian coastline upon departure and the iconic Øresund Bridge and Danish coastline during the descent into Copenhagen.
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Jūrmala Coastline
The white sandy beaches and pine forests of the Gulf of Riga are visible immediately after takeoff.
Central Baltic Sea
Expansive views of the open sea, often dotted with cargo ships following the main shipping lanes.
Bornholm Island
On a clear day, the rocky shores and green fields of this Danish Baltic island appear to the south.
Øresund Bridge
A stunning bird's-eye view of the road and rail link connecting Malmö, Sweden, and Copenhagen, Denmark.
Amager Island
Green coastal parks and suburban Copenhagen come into view during the final approach.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Øresund Bridge during the landing sequence, especially if landing from the east. On evening flights, this side catches the sunset over the water, providing dramatic lighting for photography of the Latvian coast.
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Gulf of Riga
The northern waters of the gulf stretch toward Estonia as the aircraft climbs to cruise altitude.
Öland and Gotland
The silhouettes of Sweden's major islands are often visible on the northern horizon.
Karlskrona Archipelago
The southern tip of the Swedish mainland and its intricate network of small islands.
Middelgrunden Wind Farm
The curved line of massive offshore wind turbines in the Øresund Strait.
Copenhagen Skyline
Views of the city's harbor, modern architecture, and historic spires just before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It provides a better perspective of the Swedish coastline and the massive offshore wind farms that characterize the Danish approach to sustainable energy. Keep an eye out for the Swedish naval city of Karlskrona.
Book Hotels in CopenhagenDistance: 713 km (443 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Arrival: CPH (55.617900848389, 12.656000137329)
Route Type: International
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