About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Shearwater (YAW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Halifax. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic geography: Dublin's coastal departure over the Irish Sea and Wicklow Mountains, then the entire transatlantic crossing with potential views of Greenland's southern tip or icebergs in the Davis Strait (weather permitting), and finally the Nova Scotia coastline and Halifax Harbour on approach.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Dublin typically departs runway 10L/10R (eastbound) or 28L/28R (westbound). For westbound departures toward North America, right-side seats offer views of Dublin Bay, the Irish coastline, and the Wicklow Mountains receding southward. Left seats face inland toward the Irish midlands. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay (immediate offshore), Wicklow Mountains (south, 20-30 miles), Howth Peninsula (north, visible as a promontory), Irish Sea (expanding westward).
What can I see when landing at Shearwater in Halifax?
When landing at Shearwater (YAW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Shearwater (CFB Halifax) sits on the eastern shore of Halifax Harbour. Approach typically comes from the east or northeast over the Atlantic. Left-side seats during descent offer views of the Nova Scotia coastline, Halifax Harbour, and the city itself. Right seats face the open Atlantic. Notable sights include: Halifax Harbour (primary visual reference), Atlantic coastline (rocky, irregular), McNabs Island (at harbour mouth), Halifax city skyline (downtown core visible from altitude).
How long is the flight from Dublin to Halifax?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Shearwater (YAW) takes Approximately 6 hours 45 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Dublin to Halifax flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Atlantic at roughly 51°N latitude. Notable features include the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (not visible from altitude but marks the deepest ocean), the Grand Banks southeast of Newfoundland (occasionally visible as a shallower water zone), and potential views of southern Greenland or Baffin Island depending on routing. The Davis Strait between Greenland and Baffin Island may show icebergs in spring/early summer. Newfoundland's eastern coastline is sometimes visible on the approach to Canadian airspace.