Dublin to Geneva flight pathDUBGVA

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Flight time1h 55m
Distance740
Heading127° → 137°
Best side
Left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side offers the more dramatic bookends of the flight — Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains on departure, then Lake Geneva and the Alps on arrival — while the right side mostly overlooks flat farmland across England and France during cruise.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Dublin to Geneva is 740 miles (1,191 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.

Southern England countryside, the English Channel near the Cotentin Peninsula, and the rolling farmland of northern France before the terrain rises toward the Jura and Alpine foothills near Geneva

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Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Dublin (left side) — Dublin Bay, Dublin city center, Wicklow Mountains, Irish Sea coastline

Takeoff from DUB

LEFT

Departing Dublin on runway 28, the aircraft climbs out over the city and Dublin Bay before turning south-east toward the continent, giving left-side passengers a clear view of the Irish coastline, the Wicklow Mountains, and the receding city skyline.

Dublin BayDublin city centerWicklow MountainsIrish Sea coastline
DUB DublinHub for Ryanair, Aer Lingus

Landing at GVA

LEFT

On approach into Geneva from the northeast, the aircraft descends over the Jura range before turning onto final for runway 22, putting the snow-capped Alps and Lake Geneva prominently on the left side of the cabin.

Lake GenevaMont Blanc massifJura MountainsGeneva city waterfront
GVA Geneva CointrinHub for easyJet, Swiss International Air Lines

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Geneva Cointrin (GVA)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Geneva. The left side offers the more dramatic bookends of the flight — Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains on departure, then Lake Geneva and the Alps on arrival — while the right side mostly overlooks flat farmland across England and France during cruise.

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 climbs out over the city and Dublin Bay before turning south-east toward the continent, giving left-side passengers a clear view of the Irish coastline, the Wicklow Mountains, and the receding city skyline. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Dublin city center, Wicklow Mountains, Irish Sea coastline.

What can I see when landing at Geneva Cointrin in Geneva?

When landing at Geneva Cointrin (GVA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Geneva from the northeast, the aircraft descends over the Jura range before turning onto final for runway 22, putting the snow-capped Alps and Lake Geneva prominently on the left side of the cabin. Notable sights include: Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc massif, Jura Mountains, Geneva city waterfront.

How long is the flight from Dublin to Geneva?

The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Geneva Cointrin (GVA) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 740 miles (1,191 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Dublin to Geneva flight path pass over?

Southern England countryside, the English Channel near the Cotentin Peninsula, and the rolling farmland of northern France before the terrain rises toward the Jura and Alpine foothills near Geneva