Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the route itself, the left side also tracks closer to the Zagros Mountains of Iran, the Caucasus region, and later the Alps on the southern horizon, making it the stronger choice throughout.
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Flight Path
Dubai to Dublin is 3,678 miles (5,919 km), a flight of about 7 hours 30 minutes.
The route tracks northwest from Dubai over the Arabian Gulf, crossing Iran and the Zagros Mountains, then over Turkey and the Black Sea region, across southeastern Europe over the Balkans and Alps, then northwest over France and the English Channel before crossing southern England and the Irish Sea into Dublin. Key features include the Zagros mountain range in western Iran, the Anatolian plateau of Turkey, the Alps visible on the southern horizon over central Europe, and the English Channel coastline.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DXB
LEFTDubai International's primary departure runway 30L/30R sends aircraft northwest over the city. The left side gets the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the older urban core before the aircraft tracks over the Arabian Gulf. Right side sees mostly desert and industrial zones toward Sharjah.
Landing at DUB
LEFTDublin Airport's main approach is runway 28, coming in from the east over Dublin Bay and the city. The left side on approach gives a clear view of Dublin Bay, the Liffey estuary, and the city center. Right side sees mostly north Dublin suburbs and flat agricultural land.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubai International (DXB) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Dublin. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the route itself, the left side also tracks closer to the Zagros Mountains of Iran, the Caucasus region, and later the Alps on the southern horizon, making it the stronger choice throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Dubai International in Dubai?
During takeoff from Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dubai International's primary departure runway 30L/30R sends aircraft northwest over the city. The left side gets the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the older urban core before the aircraft tracks over the Arabian Gulf. Right side sees mostly desert and industrial zones toward Sharjah. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek and Deira district, Palm Jumeirah visible to the southwest, Dubai Marina skyline, Arabian Gulf coastline.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dublin Airport's main approach is runway 28, coming in from the east over Dublin Bay and the city. The left side on approach gives a clear view of Dublin Bay, the Liffey estuary, and the city center. Right side sees mostly north Dublin suburbs and flat agricultural land. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay and Howth Head peninsula, River Liffey and city center, Dublin Port and docklands, Wicklow Mountains visible to the south.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Dublin?
The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 7 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,678 miles (5,919 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dubai to Dublin flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest from Dubai over the Arabian Gulf, crossing Iran and the Zagros Mountains, then over Turkey and the Black Sea region, across southeastern Europe over the Balkans and Alps, then northwest over France and the English Channel before crossing southern England and the Irish Sea into Dublin. Key features include the Zagros mountain range in western Iran, the Anatolian plateau of Turkey, the Alps visible on the southern horizon over central Europe, and the English Channel coastline.