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RKV β CPH
Which side of the plane to sit from Reykjavik Airport (Reykjavik) to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (Copenhagen)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of Reykjavik's urban layout and the dramatic Esja mountains during takeoff, followed by a stunning aerial perspective of the Danish Riviera and Kronborg Castle on the approach to Copenhagen.
Reykjavik Cityscape
A direct bird's-eye view of the capital's colorful rooftops and the Hallgrimskirkja cathedral immediately after takeoff.
Mount Esja
The massive volcanic range that dominates the horizon north of the city, providing a rugged backdrop to the departure.
Faxafloi Bay
Vibrant blue waters where the Atlantic meets the Icelandic coast, often dotted with local fishing vessels.
Faroe Islands
On northern-tracking routes, the jagged, emerald-green cliffs of the Faroese archipelago emerge from the North Atlantic.
Kronborg Castle
The historic 'Hamlet's Castle' in Elsinore, visible as the plane descends along the northern coast of Zealand.
Swedish Coastline
Clear views across the Oresund strait toward the city of Helsingborg and the southern Swedish landscape.
Sit on the left for the best views of Iceland's rugged northern coastline immediately after takeoff. On the approach to CPH, look for the 'Danish Riviera' and the narrow Oresund strait. In winter, this side is also statistically better for spotting the Aurora Borealis during night flights as you look toward the magnetic north.
Reykjanes Peninsula
A stark landscape of moss-covered lava fields and active geothermal zones visible shortly after departure.
Southern Glaciers
Distant views of the Vatnajokull and Myrdalsjokull ice caps glinting in the sun if the path hugs the southern coast.
Great Belt Bridge
The massive engineering marvel connecting the islands of Funen and Zealand across the Storebaelt.
Jutland Farmland
The picturesque, geometric patchwork of Danish agricultural fields as the flight crosses into mainland Denmark.
Oresund Bridge
The iconic bridge-tunnel system connecting Copenhagen and Malmo, usually visible during the final banking turn.
The right side is superior for viewing the massive Great Belt Bridge which connects the Danish islands. If the flight path stays south, you will also see the sprawling glaciers of southern Iceland shortly after departure. During morning flights, expect significant glare on this side; polarizing filters are highly recommended for photography.
Distance: 2,115 km (1,314 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 49 min
Departure: RKV (64.1299972534, -21.9405994415)
Arrival: CPH (55.617900848389, 12.656000137329)
Route Type: International
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