The right side captures the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin Bay during departure, giving genuine terrain drama that the otherwise flat, short route lacks elsewhere; the left side's Cambridge glimpse on landing doesn't offset this.
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Flight Path
Dublin to London is 292 miles (470 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Irish Sea crossing, with the hills of north Wales or the Isle of Man occasionally visible depending on exact routing before the aircraft continues over the flat English Midlands toward East Anglia
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
RIGHTDeparting runway 28 from Dublin, the aircraft climbs west over the city then banks south-southeast toward the Irish Sea, putting the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin Bay's southern coastline on the right side of the aircraft.
Landing at STN
LEFTOn approach into Stansted from the north under typical runway 22 operations, the aircraft descends over the flat Cambridgeshire countryside, with the historic city of Cambridge and its river visible off the left side just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Stansted (STN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to London. The right side captures the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin Bay during departure, giving genuine terrain drama that the otherwise flat, short route lacks elsewhere; the left side's Cambridge glimpse on landing doesn't offset this.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing runway 28 from Dublin, the aircraft climbs west over the city then banks south-southeast toward the Irish Sea, putting the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin Bay's southern coastline on the right side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Wicklow Mountains, Dun Laoghaire harbour, Irish Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Stansted in London?
When landing at Stansted (STN), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Stansted from the north under typical runway 22 operations, the aircraft descends over the flat Cambridgeshire countryside, with the historic city of Cambridge and its river visible off the left side just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Cambridge skyline, River Cam, patchwork farmland, M11 corridor.
How long is the flight from Dublin to London?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Stansted (STN) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 292 miles (470 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to London flight path pass over?
Irish Sea crossing, with the hills of north Wales or the Isle of Man occasionally visible depending on exact routing before the aircraft continues over the flat English Midlands toward East Anglia