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SFO β†’ CPH

Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side is superior for this polar route, offering prime viewing of the Aurora Borealis during night flights and the most dramatic perspectives of Greenland's massive ice sheet and northern fjords.

Left Side Highlights
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San Francisco Bay

Aerial views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands immediately after a northern departure from SFO.

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Canadian Rockies

Dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Pacific Ranges and the jagged terrain of the northern Canadian wilderness.

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Hudson Bay

The vast, desolate expanse of the Hudson Bay, often filled with pack ice even into late spring.

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Greenland Ice Cap

Incredible views of the deep interior ice sheet and the rugged northern coastline's glacial outlets.

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Aurora Borealis

Highest probability of seeing the Northern Lights during the dark hours of the transatlantic crossing over the Arctic.

Book a window on the left for night flights; the Aurora Borealis is most active 4 to 6 hours into the flight. During summer, the 'Midnight Sun' provides 24-hour visibility over the Arctic. On the final approach to CPH, you may see the northern Zealand coastline.

Right Side Highlights
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San Francisco Skyline

A stunning view of the downtown skyscrapers and the Bay Bridge during the initial climb.

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Great Basin

The high-altitude deserts and salt flats of Nevada and Utah before turning northeast toward Canada.

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Cape Farewell

The southern tip of Greenland, featuring dramatic granite cliffs and drifting icebergs in the Atlantic.

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Southern Iceland

Views of the volcanic southern coast, including VatnajΓΆkull glacier and the black sand beaches.

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Oresund Bridge

A perfect view of the engineering marvel connecting Denmark and Sweden just minutes before touchdown at Kastrup.

The right side is ideal for catching the sunrise as you enter European airspace. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes of flight; if landing on Runway 04R or 22L, the Oresund Bridge and the 'Peberholm' artificial island are clearly visible.

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Route Information

Distance: 8,807 km (5,472 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 22 min

Departure: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)

Arrival: CPH (55.617900848389, 12.656000137329)

Route Type: International

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