Copenhagen to Århus flights
Århus lies 156 km (97 mi) west of Copenhagen, 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.
| Copenhagen | Århus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Denmark | Denmark |
| Population | 1.2 million | 285,273 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Copenhagen) | UTC+2 (Europe/Copenhagen) |
| Nearest large airport | CPH, 9 km out | AAR, 30 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarhus Airport | AAR | 30 km (19 mi) | 9,111 ft | 82 ft |
| Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport | ODE | 76 km (47 mi) | 6,053 ft | 56 ft |
| Billund Airport | BLL | 80 km (50 mi) | 10,172 ft | 247 ft |
| Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup (regional) | KRP | 70 km (43 mi) | 9,816 ft | 170 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Århus from Copenhagen?
156 km (97 mi) in a straight line, west of Copenhagen.
How long does it take to get from Copenhagen to Århus 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 Copenhagen and Århus?
No, both are on Europe/Copenhagen at the moment.
Which airports are used for Copenhagen to Århus flights?
Typically Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) to Aarhus Airport (AAR); Århus also has ODE, BLL, KRP.
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.