The left side wins on both ends of this long-haul flight: Dublin's coastline and Wicklow Mountains at departure, and the unmistakable Sydney Harbour skyline on arrival, while the right side offers comparatively plain views of Dublin's northern suburbs and Sydney's southern industrial flatlands.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Sydney is 10,696 miles (17,214 km), a flight of about 20 hours 45 minutes.
The routing crosses continental Europe and the eastern Mediterranean, then the arid mountains of Iran and Afghanistan, the Indian subcontinent, and the Bay of Bengal before crossing the Indonesian archipelago—passing near Sumatra and Java—and finally the open waters of the Indian Ocean and Timor Sea before reaching the Australian coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
LEFTDeparting Dublin on runway 28, the aircraft climbs west before curving south toward continental Europe, giving left-side passengers a view back over Dublin Bay, the Poolbeg chimneys, and the green foothills of the Wicklow Mountains as the coastline falls away.
Landing at SYD
LEFTArrivals into Sydney from the north typically fly down the coast and cross the harbour just before touching down on runway 16R, and on the left side passengers get the classic view of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and CBD skyline before the final turn onto the runway near Botany Bay.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Sydney. The left side wins on both ends of this long-haul flight: Dublin's coastline and Wicklow Mountains at departure, and the unmistakable Sydney Harbour skyline on arrival, while the right side offers comparatively plain views of Dublin's northern suburbs and Sydney's southern industrial flatlands.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Dublin on runway 28, the aircraft climbs west before curving south toward continental Europe, giving left-side passengers a view back over Dublin Bay, the Poolbeg chimneys, and the green foothills of the Wicklow Mountains as the coastline falls away. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Dun Laoghaire harbour, Wicklow Mountains, Irish Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney?
When landing at Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into Sydney from the north typically fly down the coast and cross the harbour just before touching down on runway 16R, and on the left side passengers get the classic view of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and CBD skyline before the final turn onto the runway near Botany Bay. Notable sights include: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Sydney CBD skyline, Botany Bay.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Sydney?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) takes about 20 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 10,696 miles (17,214 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Sydney flight path pass over?
The routing crosses continental Europe and the eastern Mediterranean, then the arid mountains of Iran and Afghanistan, the Indian subcontinent, and the Bay of Bengal before crossing the Indonesian archipelago—passing near Sumatra and Java—and finally the open waters of the Indian Ocean and Timor Sea before reaching the Australian coast.