The right side gets the strongest finish, a descent past central London landmarks, plus distant views of the Wicklow hills on departure and the Welsh uplands further south. The left side has the better Dublin Bay takeoff and Snowdonia on the northern skyline, but its landing is plainer.
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Flight Path
Dublin to London is 279 miles (449 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Irish Sea crossing, Cardigan Bay coast near Barmouth, southern Snowdonia and the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales, Welsh Marches, Malvern Hills, Cotswolds, Chiltern Hills
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
LEFTDublin's usual west-flow departure (28R) swings left and south, then heads ESE out over the coast. That puts Dublin city, the Liffey mouth and Howth Head on the left side. The right side mostly gets suburbs and the Dublin and Wicklow hills, which are less distinctive.
Landing at LHR
RIGHTArrivals from the northwest usually run eastbound over north London on the downwind leg before turning back west onto Heathrow's runways. The right side faces south across the city, with Wembley, Hyde Park, the Thames and the central London skyline. The left side mostly sees suburbs and the Chilterns.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to London. The right side gets the strongest finish, a descent past central London landmarks, plus distant views of the Wicklow hills on departure and the Welsh uplands further south. The left side has the better Dublin Bay takeoff and Snowdonia on the northern skyline, but its landing is plainer.
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 usual west-flow departure (28R) swings left and south, then heads ESE out over the coast. That puts Dublin city, the Liffey mouth and Howth Head on the left side. The right side mostly gets suburbs and the Dublin and Wicklow hills, which are less distinctive. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Poolbeg chimneys, Bull Island, Howth Head.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals from the northwest usually run eastbound over north London on the downwind leg before turning back west onto Heathrow's runways. The right side faces south across the city, with Wembley, Hyde Park, the Thames and the central London skyline. The left side mostly sees suburbs and the Chilterns. Notable sights include: Wembley Stadium, Hyde Park, the Thames, the City and Shard skyline.
How long is the flight from Dublin to London?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Heathrow (LHR) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 279 miles (449 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to London flight path pass over?
Irish Sea crossing, Cardigan Bay coast near Barmouth, southern Snowdonia and the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales, Welsh Marches, Malvern Hills, Cotswolds, Chiltern Hills