While the takeoff offers dramatic mountain views from the left, the landing approach on the right provides more sustained scenic interest with coastal geography, a major bay system, and mountain ranges. The right side captures the transition from ocean to urban landscape, which is more visually engaging overall.
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Flight Path
Seattle to Dublin is 4,521 miles (7,276 km), a flight of about 9 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the North Atlantic, passing over or near Newfoundland and Labrador, then over the Atlantic Ocean proper. Notable features include the Canadian Maritime provinces (visible during early stages), the vast Atlantic expanse with occasional cloud formations, and the approach to the Irish coast with the Atlantic meeting the European landmass. The Greenland ice sheet may be visible on clear days during the northern portion of the route, though it depends on exact routing.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BFI
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Cascade Range and Mount Rainier during initial climb-out heading northeast over Washington State. Right side faces Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, but the Cascades dominate the eastern horizon more dramatically.
Landing at DUB
RIGHTRight side provides views of the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay, and the Wicklow Mountains during descent into Dublin. The approach typically comes from the west over the Irish Sea, making the right side ideal for coastal and bay scenery.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Dublin. While the takeoff offers dramatic mountain views from the left, the landing approach on the right provides more sustained scenic interest with coastal geography, a major bay system, and mountain ranges. The right side captures the transition from ocean to urban landscape, which is more visually engaging overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Boeing Fld King Co International in Seattle?
During takeoff from Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Cascade Range and Mount Rainier during initial climb-out heading northeast over Washington State. Right side faces Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, but the Cascades dominate the eastern horizon more dramatically. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier (14,411 ft, ~60 miles southeast), Cascade Range peaks, Lake Washington, Puget Sound.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay, and the Wicklow Mountains during descent into Dublin. The approach typically comes from the west over the Irish Sea, making the right side ideal for coastal and bay scenery. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Wicklow Mountains, Irish coastline, River Liffey estuary.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Dublin?
The flight from Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 9 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,521 miles (7,276 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Seattle to Dublin flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Atlantic, passing over or near Newfoundland and Labrador, then over the Atlantic Ocean proper. Notable features include the Canadian Maritime provinces (visible during early stages), the vast Atlantic expanse with occasional cloud formations, and the approach to the Irish coast with the Atlantic meeting the European landmass. The Greenland ice sheet may be visible on clear days during the northern portion of the route, though it depends on exact routing.