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Flights Copenhagen → Newark

CPH → EWR

8h 11m
Flight time (est.)
9.9
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Newark?

The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Newark (EWR) takes about 8h 11m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route overview

The flight route operates between Copenhagen and Newark, utilizing Airbus A330-300 and Airbus A340-300 aircraft. The destination airport in Newark opened in 2001 and currently serves over 43 million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~6,207 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €600 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Copenhagen (CPH) → Newark (EWR) route is operated by Scandinavian Airlines System. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Newark the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 minutes.

Heading to Newark: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Copenhagen (CPH) to Newark (EWR) heads north-west for about 6,207 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 11m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 min (atfm); arriving into Newark it is 5.5 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
6h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
16:11
Elevation EWR
18 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A330-300, Airbus A340-300
Est. CO₂/passenger
~559 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Scandinavian Airlines System (SK) 74% 17 min 1.8%

Airlines operating CPH-EWR

Frequently asked questions about CPH-EWR

The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Newark (EWR) takes about 8h 11m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: Scandinavian Airlines System.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Newark, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Copenhagen-Newark route is about 6,207 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.