About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Atlanta. The left seat wins overall because the Dublin departure delivers genuinely spectacular views of Dublin Bay, the city, and the Wicklow Mountains during climb-out, and on the transatlantic routing heading southwest then west-northwest, the left side also tracks closer to the southern coast of Ireland and later offers better angles on the Canadian Maritime coastline and New England coast during descent. The Atlanta landing view from the right is good but the takeoff experience on the left is the highlight of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dublin typically departs westward on runway 28, so a left (south-facing) seat gives you views over Dublin Bay, the Poolbeg chimneys, and the Wicklow Mountains as you climb and bank northwest. The city centre and Dublin Bay are clearly laid out below before you head out over the Irish Sea. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay and Poolbeg Peninsula, Wicklow Mountains to the south, Dublin city centre grid, Howth Head peninsula.
What can I see when landing at The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International in Atlanta?
When landing at The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Hartsfield-Jackson typically uses its north-south runways with approaches from the north or northeast. A right (west-facing) seat on approach from the northeast gives views over downtown Atlanta's skyline, Stone Mountain to the east is better from the left, but the downtown cluster and the sprawling interchange of I-285 are more dramatic from the right as you descend over the western suburbs. Notable sights include: Downtown Atlanta skyline, Chattahoochee River corridor, I-285 perimeter highway interchange, Midtown Atlanta towers.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Atlanta?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours westbound.
What does the Dublin to Atlanta flight path pass over?
Southern coast of Ireland visible shortly after takeoff on the left. Then the open North Atlantic with occasional iceberg-free ocean. The route typically arcs over southern Greenland or the Labrador Sea, where Greenland's ice sheet edge may be visible on clear days. Crossing into Canada over Newfoundland or Nova Scotia, the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Maritime coastline appear. Over the eastern United States, the Appalachian Mountains form a long corrugated ridge visible from both sides as the aircraft descends toward Atlanta.