Takeoff offers superior immediate drama with the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin Bay. Landing is competitive but the dramatic Irish terrain at departure outweighs the Seine views on arrival. Right-side passengers get the more memorable experience overall.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Paris is 495 miles (796 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Flight path crosses the Irish Sea (30 minutes of open water), then enters Welsh airspace over Pembrokeshire coast, passes over the Bristol Channel and Cotswolds region, before descending into the Seine basin. The Welsh coastline and Severn Estuary are visible from altitude if crossing at optimal times, but most of the mid-flight is over water or relatively featureless terrain.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
RIGHTDublin 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 side shows the flat inland plains west of Dublin.
Landing at ORY
LEFTOrly typically lands westbound (runways 06L/06R). Left-side seats descending into Paris face south toward the Seine's meanders and central Paris districts. Right side shows the northern suburbs and Roissy area. The Seine's distinctive loops and the city's urban geometry are far more visually interesting from the left.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Orly (ORY)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Paris. Takeoff offers superior immediate drama with the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin Bay. Landing is competitive but the dramatic Irish terrain at departure outweighs the Seine views on arrival. Right-side passengers get the more memorable experience overall.
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 side shows the flat inland plains west of Dublin. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay (immediate offshore), Wicklow Mountains (southeast, rising to ~900m), Howth Peninsula (north side of bay), Irish Sea extending to the horizon.
What can I see when landing at Orly in Paris?
When landing at Orly (ORY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Orly typically lands westbound (runways 06L/06R). Left-side seats descending into Paris face south toward the Seine's meanders and central Paris districts. Right side shows the northern suburbs and Roissy area. The Seine's distinctive loops and the city's urban geometry are far more visually interesting from the left. Notable sights include: Seine River with characteristic meanders, Central Paris (Île de la Cité, Latin Quarter visible as dense urban core), Bois de Boulogne (large green space west of city center), Orly Airport runways and surrounding industrial areas.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Paris?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Orly (ORY) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 495 miles (796 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Paris flight path pass over?
Flight path crosses the Irish Sea (30 minutes of open water), then enters Welsh airspace over Pembrokeshire coast, passes over the Bristol Channel and Cotswolds region, before descending into the Seine basin. The Welsh coastline and Severn Estuary are visible from altitude if crossing at optimal times, but most of the mid-flight is over water or relatively featureless terrain.