While takeoff favors the right for Dublin Bay and Wicklow Mountains, the landing view of the Vosges Mountains and Rhine Valley from the left is more dramatic and sustained. The left side captures the most visually distinctive terrain of the entire route during descent.
Flight Path
The flight crosses the Irish Sea (first 30 minutes), then the Welsh coast and Midlands, before crossing the English Channel near the Cotswolds. The route then passes over northern France, with the Ardennes plateau visible to the north. The final approach descends through the Alsatian plain with the Vosges rising ahead. The Rhine Valley becomes increasingly prominent in the last 20 minutes of flight.
Phase by phase
Takeoff from
Landing at
Landmarks on this routeAll landmarks →
.jpeg?width=600)
Will your flight be in sunlight?
See exactly which side of the plane gets sun and shade at your departure time.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Bale Mulhouse (MLH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Mulhouse. While takeoff favors the right for Dublin Bay and Wicklow Mountains, the landing view of the Vosges Mountains and Rhine Valley from the left is more dramatic and sustained. The left side captures the most visually distinctive terrain of the entire route during descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Dublin typically departs eastbound (runways 10L/10R). Right-side seats face north across Dublin Bay and the Irish Sea toward the Wicklow Mountains, offering immediate dramatic terrain. Left seats see the flat inland plains toward the midlands. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay (immediate offshore), Wicklow Mountains (south-southeast, snow-capped in winter), Howth Peninsula (north side of bay), Irish Sea extending to Wales on horizon.
What can I see when landing at Bale Mulhouse in Mulhouse?
When landing at Bale Mulhouse (MLH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Basel-Mulhouse typically lands westbound (runway 34). Left-side seats descend toward the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine Valley, with views of the Alsatian plain and Swiss Jura. Right seats see the Black Forest (Germany) which is less visually distinctive from this angle. Notable sights include: Vosges Mountains (west, distinctive rounded peaks), Rhine Valley (north-south corridor below), Jura Mountains (south, lower and more distant), Mulhouse city and industrial zones (immediate approach area).
How long is the flight from Dublin to Mulhouse?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Bale Mulhouse (MLH) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Dublin to Mulhouse flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Irish Sea (first 30 minutes), then the Welsh coast and Midlands, before crossing the English Channel near the Cotswolds. The route then passes over northern France, with the Ardennes plateau visible to the north. The final approach descends through the Alsatian plain with the Vosges rising ahead. The Rhine Valley becomes increasingly prominent in the last 20 minutes of flight.