The left side edges ahead thanks to the striking Dublin Bay and Wicklow Mountains views during departure, which are more visually distinctive than the moderate Piedmont/skyline glimpse on arrival; the long Atlantic crossing is scenically neutral for both sides.
Flight Path
Open North Atlantic Ocean, crossing near the Grand Banks southeast of Newfoundland with no land visible for several hours
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase

Takeoff from DUB
LEFTDeparting Dublin on runway 28, the aircraft banks south-southwest, putting Dublin Bay, the city's Georgian core, and the Wicklow Mountains on the left side. This is the most dramatic terrain visible in the entire flight's takeoff phase.

Landing at ATL
RIGHTOn a typical west-flow approach into ATL from the east, the aircraft descends over north Georgia's foothills before turning south toward the outer runways, putting the wooded Piedmont terrain and glimpses of downtown Atlanta's skyline on the right side.
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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 side edges ahead thanks to the striking Dublin Bay and Wicklow Mountains views during departure, which are more visually distinctive than the moderate Piedmont/skyline glimpse on arrival; the long Atlantic crossing is scenically neutral for both sides.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Dublin on runway 28, the aircraft banks south-southwest, putting Dublin Bay, the city's Georgian core, and the Wicklow Mountains on the left side. This is the most dramatic terrain visible in the entire flight's takeoff phase. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Dublin city center, Wicklow Mountains, Irish Sea coastline.
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. On a typical west-flow approach into ATL from the east, the aircraft descends over north Georgia's foothills before turning south toward the outer runways, putting the wooded Piedmont terrain and glimpses of downtown Atlanta's skyline on the right side. Notable sights include: North Georgia Piedmont foothills, Chattahoochee River, downtown Atlanta skyline, Hartsfield-Jackson's runway complex.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Atlanta?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes 9h35m.
What does the Dublin to Atlanta flight path pass over?
Open North Atlantic Ocean, crossing near the Grand Banks southeast of Newfoundland with no land visible for several hours