The landing approach into Christchurch offers more dramatic and varied scenery—the Canterbury Plains, Banks Peninsula, and the Southern Alps—compared to the takeoff views from Dublin, which are pleasant but more modest in scale.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Christchurch is 11,748 miles (18,906 km), a flight of about 22 hours.
This route typically routes southeast over the Mediterranean, Red Sea, and Indian Ocean, or alternatively via northern Europe and Asia. Key midpoint features include the Suez Canal region (if routed that way), the Arabian Peninsula, the Indian subcontinent's coastlines, and the vast Indian Ocean. If routed via Asia-Pacific, expect views of Southeast Asian coastlines, the South China Sea, and the Tasman Sea approaching New Zealand. The flight crosses the International Date Line and passes over some of the world's most remote ocean regions.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
LEFTLeft side captures the Irish coastline and Dublin Bay as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the curve of the coast, the Wicklow Mountains inland, and the Irish Sea stretching toward Wales.
Landing at CHC
RIGHTRight side offers the best views during approach to Christchurch. You'll see the Canterbury Plains spreading inland, the Southern Alps on the horizon to the west, and the Pacific coastline near Banks Peninsula to the east.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Christchurch International (CHC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Christchurch. The landing approach into Christchurch offers more dramatic and varied scenery—the Canterbury Plains, Banks Peninsula, and the Southern Alps—compared to the takeoff views from Dublin, which are pleasant but more modest in scale.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures the Irish coastline and Dublin Bay as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the curve of the coast, the Wicklow Mountains inland, and the Irish Sea stretching toward Wales. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Wicklow Mountains, Irish coastline, River Liffey estuary.
What can I see when landing at Christchurch International in Christchurch?
When landing at Christchurch International (CHC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers the best views during approach to Christchurch. You'll see the Canterbury Plains spreading inland, the Southern Alps on the horizon to the west, and the Pacific coastline near Banks Peninsula to the east. Notable sights include: Canterbury Plains, Southern Alps, Banks Peninsula, Pacific coastline.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Christchurch?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Christchurch International (CHC) takes about 22 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 11,748 miles (18,906 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Christchurch flight path pass over?
This route typically routes southeast over the Mediterranean, Red Sea, and Indian Ocean, or alternatively via northern Europe and Asia. Key midpoint features include the Suez Canal region (if routed that way), the Arabian Peninsula, the Indian subcontinent's coastlines, and the vast Indian Ocean. If routed via Asia-Pacific, expect views of Southeast Asian coastlines, the South China Sea, and the Tasman Sea approaching New Zealand. The flight crosses the International Date Line and passes over some of the world's most remote ocean regions.