The left side wins on both ends of the flight: the Wicklow Mountains and Irish coast during departure, and the Mediterranean coastline with Valencia's skyline during arrival, while the right side offers mostly open water and flat terrain throughout.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Valencia is 1,001 miles (1,611 km), a flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Bay of Biscay, French Atlantic coastline near Bordeaux, western Pyrenees foothills, Spanish Meseta plateau
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
LEFTDeparting Dublin on runway 28, aircraft climb west over the city and Liffey estuary before turning south toward Spain. That turn puts the Wicklow Mountains and the rugged Irish coastline south of Dublin on the left side, a much more dramatic view than the flatter midlands visible to the north.
Landing at VLC
LEFTOn the approach into Valencia's runway 12, aircraft typically swing in from the northwest and turn southeast to align with the coast, putting the Mediterranean shoreline and Valencia's cityscape on the left side during final descent. The right side instead faces inland toward flatter agricultural terrain with less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Valencia (VLC)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Valencia. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: the Wicklow Mountains and Irish coast during departure, and the Mediterranean coastline with Valencia's skyline during arrival, while the right side offers mostly open water and flat terrain throughout.
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, aircraft climb west over the city and Liffey estuary before turning south toward Spain. That turn puts the Wicklow Mountains and the rugged Irish coastline south of Dublin on the left side, a much more dramatic view than the flatter midlands visible to the north. Notable sights include: Wicklow Mountains, Dublin Bay, Dun Laoghaire coastline, Sugarloaf peak.
What can I see when landing at Valencia in Valencia?
When landing at Valencia (VLC), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the approach into Valencia's runway 12, aircraft typically swing in from the northwest and turn southeast to align with the coast, putting the Mediterranean shoreline and Valencia's cityscape on the left side during final descent. The right side instead faces inland toward flatter agricultural terrain with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Mediterranean coastline, Valencia city and port, Albufera lagoon, City of Arts and Sciences complex.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Valencia?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Valencia (VLC) takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,001 miles (1,611 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Valencia flight path pass over?
Bay of Biscay, French Atlantic coastline near Bordeaux, western Pyrenees foothills, Spanish Meseta plateau