The left side wins narrowly thanks to the Wicklow Mountains during departure and a marginally better skyline view on arrival into Indianapolis; the transatlantic cruise itself is largely featureless ocean regardless of side.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Indianapolis is 3,708 miles (5,967 km), a flight of about 9 hours 10 minutes.
North Atlantic Ocean, with possible distant views of the Newfoundland coastline and the Gulf of St. Lawrence before crossing into Quebec and the Great Lakes region
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Takeoff from DUB
LEFTDeparting DUB on runway 28 climbs west over the city, and the left (south) side offers a view of the Wicklow Mountains rising just south of Dublin, a distinctive granite upland visible during the initial climb. The right side mostly shows flat midlands farmland with no comparable relief.
Landing at IND
LEFTArrivals into IND typically descend from the northeast onto runway 23, crossing flat Indiana farmland with grid-pattern fields. Neither side has major landmarks, but the left side offers a slightly better view of Indianapolis's compact downtown skyline as the aircraft banks onto final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Indianapolis International (IND)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Indianapolis. The left side wins narrowly thanks to the Wicklow Mountains during departure and a marginally better skyline view on arrival into Indianapolis; the transatlantic cruise itself is largely featureless ocean regardless of side.
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 climbs west over the city, and the left (south) side offers a view of the Wicklow Mountains rising just south of Dublin, a distinctive granite upland visible during the initial climb. The right side mostly shows flat midlands farmland with no comparable relief. Notable sights include: Wicklow Mountains, Dublin city outskirts, River Liffey valley.
What can I see when landing at Indianapolis International in Indianapolis?
When landing at Indianapolis International (IND), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into IND typically descend from the northeast onto runway 23, crossing flat Indiana farmland with grid-pattern fields. Neither side has major landmarks, but the left side offers a slightly better view of Indianapolis's compact downtown skyline as the aircraft banks onto final approach. Notable sights include: Indianapolis downtown skyline, White River, grid farmland.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Indianapolis?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Indianapolis International (IND) takes about 9 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,708 miles (5,967 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Indianapolis flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean, with possible distant views of the Newfoundland coastline and the Gulf of St. Lawrence before crossing into Quebec and the Great Lakes region