Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Sydney. While the left offers good Dublin departure views, the right side dominates the Sydney arrival experience with the dramatic Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury River, and Sydney Harbour — the visual highlights of this ultra-long route.

During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of Dublin Bay and the Irish coastline as the aircraft climbs northeastward over the Irish Sea. You'll see the city receding and the distinctive coastal geography unfold. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Howth Peninsula, Irish Sea coastline, Wicklow Mountains (distant).

When landing at Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Sydney. You'll see the Blue Mountains to the west, then the Hawkesbury River system, and finally Sydney Harbour and the city skyline as you approach from the west. Notable sights include: Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury River, Sydney Harbour, Sydney CBD skyline.

The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) takes Approximately 17-18 hours.

This routing typically crosses the Mediterranean (southern coast of Europe visible), then the Middle East (Red Sea, Persian Gulf region), across the Indian Ocean (minimal landmarks — open water for 8+ hours), over western Australia (sparse desert and outback terrain), and finally approaches Sydney from the west across New South Wales bushland and the Blue Mountains.