The right side offers a stronger departure sequence with the San Gabriel Mountains and California coastline, and during cruise it tracks over the Rocky Mountain front in Wyoming and the Canadian Shield and Labrador coast before the Atlantic crossing, giving more varied terrain overall than the left side's flatter Midwest and plains views.
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Flight Path
Los Angeles to Dublin is 5,169 miles (8,318 km), a flight of about 9 hours 50 minutes.
The route crosses the northern Great Plains, the Canadian Shield lake country of Ontario and Quebec, and the Labrador coast before several hours over the open North Atlantic toward Ireland.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAX
RIGHTLAX departures heading toward the northeast typically climb out over Santa Monica Bay before banking north over the San Fernando Valley, putting the San Gabriel Mountains and the edge of the Mojave Desert on the right side. The left side mostly sees flatter South Bay suburbs and the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Landing at DUB
LEFTOn approach into Dublin, arrivals descending from the Atlantic side often swing south of the city before turning onto final approach, putting the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin's city center and bay on the left side. The right side mainly shows the flatter coastal plain toward Howth.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Dublin. The right side offers a stronger departure sequence with the San Gabriel Mountains and California coastline, and during cruise it tracks over the Rocky Mountain front in Wyoming and the Canadian Shield and Labrador coast before the Atlantic crossing, giving more varied terrain overall than the left side's flatter Midwest and plains views.
What can I see during takeoff from Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAX departures heading toward the northeast typically climb out over Santa Monica Bay before banking north over the San Fernando Valley, putting the San Gabriel Mountains and the edge of the Mojave Desert on the right side. The left side mostly sees flatter South Bay suburbs and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Santa Monica Bay and Malibu coastline, San Fernando Valley grid, Mojave Desert fringe.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Dublin, arrivals descending from the Atlantic side often swing south of the city before turning onto final approach, putting the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin's city center and bay on the left side. The right side mainly shows the flatter coastal plain toward Howth. Notable sights include: Wicklow Mountains, Dublin city skyline, Dublin Bay, River Liffey estuary.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Dublin?
The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 9 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,169 miles (8,318 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Los Angeles to Dublin flight path pass over?
The route crosses the northern Great Plains, the Canadian Shield lake country of Ontario and Quebec, and the Labrador coast before several hours over the open North Atlantic toward Ireland.