Over the long cruise phase the left side faces the changing northern landmass — the Ural Mountains, Siberian taiga and rivers, and the shimmering expanse of Lake Baikal — while the right side mostly overlooks the flatter Kazakh and Mongolian steppe. Combined with the mountain views on landing, the left side offers more consistent terrain drama across the flight.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Beijing is 5,137 miles (8,268 km), a flight of about 9 hours 45 minutes.
Ural Mountains, Ob River basin, Siberian taiga, Lake Baikal, Mongolian steppe and Gobi Desert fringe
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
RIGHTDUB departures off runway 28 make a turn back toward the south and east to join the eastbound routing, and during that turn the right side gets a clear look at Dublin Bay, the city's docklands, and the Wicklow Mountains rising on the horizon. The left side mostly shows the flatter north Dublin suburbs and midlands.
Landing at PEK
LEFTArriving into PEK from the north/northwest, the final turn onto the northerly runways gives left-side passengers a view toward the Western Hills and the Yan Mountains that frame Beijing's edge, while the right side faces the flat, featureless North China Plain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Capital (PEK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Beijing. Over the long cruise phase the left side faces the changing northern landmass — the Ural Mountains, Siberian taiga and rivers, and the shimmering expanse of Lake Baikal — while the right side mostly overlooks the flatter Kazakh and Mongolian steppe. Combined with the mountain views on landing, the left side offers more consistent terrain drama across the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. DUB departures off runway 28 make a turn back toward the south and east to join the eastbound routing, and during that turn the right side gets a clear look at Dublin Bay, the city's docklands, and the Wicklow Mountains rising on the horizon. The left side mostly shows the flatter north Dublin suburbs and midlands. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Poolbeg chimneys/Dublin Port, Dublin city center, Wicklow Mountains.
What can I see when landing at Capital in Beijing?
When landing at Capital (PEK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving into PEK from the north/northwest, the final turn onto the northerly runways gives left-side passengers a view toward the Western Hills and the Yan Mountains that frame Beijing's edge, while the right side faces the flat, featureless North China Plain. Notable sights include: Western Hills (Xishan), Yan Mountains foothills, Beijing suburban sprawl, distant Great Wall ridgeline.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Beijing?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Capital (PEK) takes about 9 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,137 miles (8,268 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Beijing flight path pass over?
Ural Mountains, Ob River basin, Siberian taiga, Lake Baikal, Mongolian steppe and Gobi Desert fringe