Seeing Copenhagen from a plane7 ★
The Oresund link to Sweden starts as a tunnel, surfaces on an artificial island, then becomes a 5-mile bridge. Look for the star-shaped Kastellet fortress near the harbor.
2 of our routes pass it. Denmark · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Washington to Dubai: sit on the right, 395 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Washington to Dubai | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 395 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Istanbul | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 415 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Copenhagen from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Copenhagen from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Copenhagen at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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