While takeoff favors the right for Dublin Bay views, the landing approach to MRU is significantly more visually rewarding on the left, with dramatic coastal cliffs, turquoise lagoons, and Le Morne Brabant. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Plaisance is 6,357 miles (10,231 km), a flight of about 12 hours.
This route crosses the Atlantic Ocean, then transitions over West Africa (Senegal/Mali region around 8-10 hours into flight), then continues southeast over the Sahara and central Africa before reaching the Indian Ocean. At cruise altitude (35,000+ feet), the Sahara appears as a vast tan expanse with occasional dust storms visible as brown haze. The Atlas Mountains are visible during the Africa crossing as a distant ridge. The Indian Ocean dominates the final 4-5 hours with occasional weather systems and scattered islands (Seychelles region) visible as small specks. No major landmarks are continuously visible; the flight is primarily over open ocean and desert with limited ground features distinguishable at cruise altitude.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
RIGHTDublin typically departs eastbound (runways 10L/10R). Right-side seats face north toward the Irish Sea and Dublin Bay, offering views of the coastline, Howth Peninsula, and the city sprawl. Left seats face inland toward the Wicklow Mountains, which are less dramatic during climb-out.
Landing at MRU
LEFTSir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (MRU) typically lands westbound (runway 09). Left-side seats face south toward the Indian Ocean and the southern coast of Mauritius, revealing the island's dramatic southern cliffs, lagoons, and reef systems. Right seats face north over the central plateau and northern coast, which is less visually distinctive.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Plaisance. While takeoff favors the right for Dublin Bay views, the landing approach to MRU is significantly more visually rewarding on the left, with dramatic coastal cliffs, turquoise lagoons, and Le Morne Brabant. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.
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 toward the Irish Sea and Dublin Bay, offering views of the coastline, Howth Peninsula, and the city sprawl. Left seats face inland toward the Wicklow Mountains, which are less dramatic during climb-out. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay with Dun Laoghaire pier, Howth Peninsula headland, Irish Sea coastline, Wicklow Mountains distant to the southwest.
What can I see when landing at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International in Plaisance?
When landing at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (MRU) typically lands westbound (runway 09). Left-side seats face south toward the Indian Ocean and the southern coast of Mauritius, revealing the island's dramatic southern cliffs, lagoons, and reef systems. Right seats face north over the central plateau and northern coast, which is less visually distinctive. Notable sights include: Lagoon reef systems with turquoise water, southern coastal cliffs, Le Morne Brabant peninsula, Indian Ocean.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Plaisance?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) takes about 12 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 6,357 miles (10,231 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Plaisance flight path pass over?
This route crosses the Atlantic Ocean, then transitions over West Africa (Senegal/Mali region around 8-10 hours into flight), then continues southeast over the Sahara and central Africa before reaching the Indian Ocean. At cruise altitude (35,000+ feet), the Sahara appears as a vast tan expanse with occasional dust storms visible as brown haze. The Atlas Mountains are visible during the Africa crossing as a distant ridge. The Indian Ocean dominates the final 4-5 hours with occasional weather systems and scattered islands (Seychelles region) visible as small specks. No major landmarks are continuously visible; the flight is primarily over open ocean and desert with limited ground features distinguishable at cruise altitude.