Dublin to Tenerife flight pathDUBTFN

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Flight time4h 25m
Distance1,798
Heading201° → 194°
Best side
Right
★ 2.5 left·★ 4.0 right

The right side wins on both ends of the flight: Wicklow Mountains during departure and the striking volcanic profile of Mount Teide during arrival, while the left side spends most of the flight facing featureless ocean.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Dublin to Tenerife is 1,798 miles (2,894 km), a flight of about 4 hours 25 minutes.

Bay of Biscay open water, distant Atlantic coastline near Galicia (Spain), vast open Atlantic Ocean approaching the Canary Islands

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Dublin (right side) — Wicklow Mountains, Dublin city outskirts, Dublin Bay coastline

Takeoff from DUB

RIGHT

Departing runway 28 and banking south, the right side offers views over the Wicklow Mountains and the green hills south of Dublin before the coastline fades into the Irish Sea haze. The left side mostly shows flatter suburban Dublin and open water.

Wicklow MountainsDublin city outskirtsDublin Bay coastline
DUB DublinHub for Ryanair, Aer Lingus

Landing at TFN

RIGHT

On approach to runway 12, the aircraft descends from the northwest across Tenerife, and the right side gives a clear view of Mount Teide's dark volcanic cone and the island's dramatic ridgelines before touchdown. The left side mainly faces open Atlantic water.

Mount Teide volcanoTenerife's northern volcanic ridgesAtlantic coastline of the island
TFN Tenerife NorteHub for Binter Canarias, Canaryfly

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Tenerife Norte (TFN)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Tenerife. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: Wicklow Mountains during departure and the striking volcanic profile of Mount Teide during arrival, while the left side spends most of the flight facing featureless ocean.

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 and banking south, the right side offers views over the Wicklow Mountains and the green hills south of Dublin before the coastline fades into the Irish Sea haze. The left side mostly shows flatter suburban Dublin and open water. Notable sights include: Wicklow Mountains, Dublin city outskirts, Dublin Bay coastline.

What can I see when landing at Tenerife Norte in Tenerife?

When landing at Tenerife Norte (TFN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to runway 12, the aircraft descends from the northwest across Tenerife, and the right side gives a clear view of Mount Teide's dark volcanic cone and the island's dramatic ridgelines before touchdown. The left side mainly faces open Atlantic water. Notable sights include: Mount Teide volcano, Tenerife's northern volcanic ridges, Atlantic coastline of the island.

How long is the flight from Dublin to Tenerife?

The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Tenerife Norte (TFN) takes about 4 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,798 miles (2,894 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Dublin to Tenerife flight path pass over?

Bay of Biscay open water, distant Atlantic coastline near Galicia (Spain), vast open Atlantic Ocean approaching the Canary Islands