About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chisinau (KIV) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kichinau Fir/acc/com to Dublin. The landing view over Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains is more visually distinctive than the takeoff. The approach captures Ireland's dramatic coastal geography and mountainous southern backdrop, whereas the takeoff shows primarily flat agricultural terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from Chisinau in Kichinau Fir/acc/com?
During takeoff from Chisinau (KIV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Chisinau typically departs eastbound (Runway 04/22 operations favor 04 for westbound traffic). Left seats face north initially, revealing the Dniester River valley and Moldova's rolling terrain. Right seats see only flat agricultural plains extending south. Notable sights include: Dniester River (winding north-south through the valley), Chisinau city grid receding behind, Codru Plateau escarpment to the northwest, agricultural patchwork of central Moldova.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Dublin approaches typically use Runway 10 (eastbound) or 28 (westbound). Westbound approaches (Runway 28) descend from the east over the Irish Sea and Irish coastline. Right seats face south during descent, capturing Dublin Bay, the Wicklow Mountains, and the city's coastal position. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay (horseshoe-shaped inlet with Howth Peninsula and Dun Laoghaire visible), Wicklow Mountains (distant blue-gray peaks to the south), River Liffey estuary, Dublin city sprawl along the coast.
How long is the flight from Kichinau Fir/acc/com to Dublin?
The flight from Chisinau (KIV) to Dublin (DUB) takes Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Kichinau Fir/acc/com to Dublin flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Carpathian foothills (visible as terrain elevation increase around 1.5 hours out), then traverses the Great Hungarian Plain, the Danube valley near Budapest, and continues northwest over Austria and southern Germany. The Alps appear as a distant ridge on the left (north) around 2.5 hours into the flight. The flight then crosses into France, passing north of the Massif Central, before heading northwest over the Bay of Biscay and the Celtic Sea toward Ireland.