The left side captures Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains on departure and the Alps with Lake Zurich on arrival, while the right side offers mostly flat, unremarkable terrain during both takeoff and landing.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Zurich is 769 miles (1,238 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Irish Sea crossing, South Wales coastline near Cardiff, southern England near Bristol and Reading, English Channel, Normandy and northern France, Swiss Jura foothills approaching Zurich
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
LEFTAfter departing runway 28, aircraft heading to the continent typically bank left over Dublin, putting Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains directly under the left-side windows during the climb. The right side mostly shows the flat farmland north of the city with little to distinguish it.
Landing at ZRH
LEFTOn the standard runway 28 approach into Zurich, the aircraft flies westbound for final approach, putting the Alps and Lake Zurich to the south — on the left side. The right side faces north toward flatter Swiss countryside with no comparable mountain backdrop.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Zurich (ZRH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Zurich. The left side captures Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains on departure and the Alps with Lake Zurich on arrival, while the right side offers mostly flat, unremarkable terrain during both takeoff and landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. After departing runway 28, aircraft heading to the continent typically bank left over Dublin, putting Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains directly under the left-side windows during the climb. The right side mostly shows the flat farmland north of the city with little to distinguish it. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Wicklow Mountains, Dublin city coastline, Irish Sea.
What can I see when landing at Zurich in Zurich?
When landing at Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the standard runway 28 approach into Zurich, the aircraft flies westbound for final approach, putting the Alps and Lake Zurich to the south — on the left side. The right side faces north toward flatter Swiss countryside with no comparable mountain backdrop. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich, Swiss Alps foothills, Uetliberg ridge, Zurich city.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Zurich?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 769 miles (1,238 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Zurich flight path pass over?
Irish Sea crossing, South Wales coastline near Cardiff, southern England near Bristol and Reading, English Channel, Normandy and northern France, Swiss Jura foothills approaching Zurich