Århus to Copenhagen flights
Copenhagen lies 156 km (97 mi) east of Århus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Århus | Copenhagen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Denmark | Denmark |
| Population | 285,273 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Copenhagen) | UTC+2 (Europe/Copenhagen) |
| Nearest large airport | AAR, 30 km out | CPH, 9 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Århus
Århus is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aarhus Airport (AAR), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,111 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport (ODE, 76 km), Billund Airport (BLL, 80 km), Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup (KRP, 70 km).
Arriving in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX, 53 km), Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE, 29 km), Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | CPH | 9 km (6 mi) | 11,811 ft | 17 ft |
| Malmö Sturup Airport | MMX | 53 km (33 mi) | 9,186 ft | 236 ft |
| Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (regional) | RKE | 29 km (18 mi) | 5,709 ft | 146 ft |
| Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (regional) | AGH | 71 km (44 mi) | 6,381 ft | 68 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Copenhagen from Århus?
156 km (97 mi) in a straight line, east of Århus.
How long does it take to get from Århus to Copenhagen by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Århus and Copenhagen?
No, both are on Europe/Copenhagen at the moment.
Which airports are used for Århus to Copenhagen flights?
Typically Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH); Copenhagen also has MMX, RKE, AGH.
Where can I stay in Copenhagen?
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Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.