The left side captures Dublin's coastline and the Wicklow Mountains on departure, and offers a chance at a distant Paris skyline view with the Seine below on arrival, while the right side mostly faces open sea and featureless farmland for the bulk of the short flight.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Paris is 488 miles (786 km), a flight of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
St George's Channel/Irish Sea crossing, the hills of South Wales near the Brecon Beacons, the rolling countryside of southwest England, the English Channel, and the Normandy coastline near Le Havre before descending into the Île-de-France region
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
LEFTDublin's prevailing westerly departures mean the aircraft takes off heading out over the city before banking left onto its southeast track toward France. That turn puts Dublin Bay, the city center, and the Wicklow Mountains into view on the left side as the plane straightens out.
Landing at CDG
LEFTArrivals from Ireland typically join CDG's approach from the north, curving down over the Île-de-France countryside before the final turn onto the westerly runways. This puts the Seine valley and, on clear days, the distant Paris skyline on the left side of the aircraft during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Paris. The left side captures Dublin's coastline and the Wicklow Mountains on departure, and offers a chance at a distant Paris skyline view with the Seine below on arrival, while the right side mostly faces open sea and featureless farmland for the bulk of the short flight.
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's prevailing westerly departures mean the aircraft takes off heading out over the city before banking left onto its southeast track toward France. That turn puts Dublin Bay, the city center, and the Wicklow Mountains into view on the left side as the plane straightens out. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, River Liffey and city center, Wicklow Mountains, Irish Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals from Ireland typically join CDG's approach from the north, curving down over the Île-de-France countryside before the final turn onto the westerly runways. This puts the Seine valley and, on clear days, the distant Paris skyline on the left side of the aircraft during descent. Notable sights include: Seine River bends, distant Paris skyline (Eiffel Tower, La Défense towers), Île-de-France farmland and forests near Chantilly.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Paris?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 488 miles (786 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Paris flight path pass over?
St George's Channel/Irish Sea crossing, the hills of South Wales near the Brecon Beacons, the rolling countryside of southwest England, the English Channel, and the Normandy coastline near Le Havre before descending into the Île-de-France region