About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco International (SFO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to San Francisco. The SFO arrival on the right side delivers one of the most iconic urban aerial approaches in the world, with the Golden Gate, the bay, and the San Francisco skyline all in view simultaneously. The Dublin departure on the left is scenic but the arrival view edges it out overall. Choosing right gets you a decent departure view of the Irish Sea and a spectacular arrival.
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 typically departs westward on runway 28, so the left (south) side gives you views over Dublin Bay, the Wicklow Mountains, and the Irish coastline as you climb out. The right side faces north over flat suburban Dublin with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay and Howth Head, Wicklow Mountains, Dún Laoghaire harbour, Irish Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at San Francisco International in San Francisco?
When landing at San Francisco International (SFO), sit on the Right side for the best views. SFO's primary arrival runways 28L/28R bring aircraft in from the east over the Bay Area, so the right (north) side gives you the San Francisco Peninsula, the city skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Marin Headlands. The left side faces south over the flat South Bay and suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: San Francisco city skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, San Francisco Bay.
How long is the flight from Dublin to San Francisco?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco International (SFO) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.
What does the Dublin to San Francisco flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over the Atlantic, passing south of Greenland and over the southern tip of the Canadian Arctic. You cross the Davis Strait, then arc over Labrador and Quebec. The flight then crosses the Great Lakes region or northern US plains depending on routing, before descending over the Sierra Nevada and into the Bay Area. Mid-ocean, there is nothing but open North Atlantic; the most dramatic terrain is the Canadian Shield's lake-dotted wilderness and, on some routings, distant glimpses of Greenland's ice sheet on the northern horizon.