The left side offers the only meaningful landmarks on this route — Dublin's coastline at departure and the Detroit River/skyline at arrival — while the right side sees mostly open Atlantic and flat Canadian/Michigan terrain for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Detroit is 3,478 miles (5,598 km), a flight of about 8 hours 20 minutes.
North Atlantic Ocean, southern coast of Newfoundland, Gulf of St. Lawrence, and the forested lowlands of southern Quebec before descending toward the Great Lakes region
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
LEFTDeparting DUB on runway 28 westbound, the initial climb and left turn put Dublin Bay, Dublin city, and the Wicklow foothills on the south (left) side, giving passengers a brief but clear look at the Irish coastline before heading out over the Atlantic.
Landing at DTW
LEFTOn approach into DTW from the northeast for runway 22, the turn onto final brings the Detroit River, downtown Detroit's skyline, and the Windsor, Ontario shoreline into view on the left side just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Detroit. The left side offers the only meaningful landmarks on this route — Dublin's coastline at departure and the Detroit River/skyline at arrival — while the right side sees mostly open Atlantic and flat Canadian/Michigan terrain for most of the 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. Departing DUB on runway 28 westbound, the initial climb and left turn put Dublin Bay, Dublin city, and the Wicklow foothills on the south (left) side, giving passengers a brief but clear look at the Irish coastline before heading out over the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Dublin city center, Wicklow Mountains foothills, Irish Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Detroit Metro Wayne Co in Detroit?
When landing at Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into DTW from the northeast for runway 22, the turn onto final brings the Detroit River, downtown Detroit's skyline, and the Windsor, Ontario shoreline into view on the left side just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Detroit River, Detroit downtown skyline, Windsor Ontario waterfront, Lake St. Clair shoreline.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Detroit?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) takes about 8 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,478 miles (5,598 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Detroit flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean, southern coast of Newfoundland, Gulf of St. Lawrence, and the forested lowlands of southern Quebec before descending toward the Great Lakes region