The left side wins on both ends and holds the edge in cruise too: after the Twin Cities skyline at takeoff, the route arcs north over the lake-studded Canadian Shield, the Hudson Bay/Labrador highlands, and passes close enough to southern Greenland that its icy coastal peaks can sometimes be seen on the horizon, before Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains close out the flight. The right side spends most of the flight over featureless open Atlantic.
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Flight Path
Minneapolis to Dublin is 3,725 miles (5,994 km), a flight of about 6 hours 50 minutes.
Labrador Sea, Canadian Shield lakes of northern Quebec, and the southern tip of Greenland (Cape Farewell region), which may be visible on the horizon to the north depending on exact routing
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Takeoff from MSP
LEFTMSP departures typically climb southeast before turning left onto the eastbound track toward Dublin, and during that turn the north-facing left side gets a good look at the Minneapolis-St. Paul skyline straddling the Mississippi River. The right side mostly shows flat suburban grid and farmland with no distinguishing features.
Landing at DUB
LEFTDublin's westerly approach (runway 28) brings aircraft in from over the Irish Sea, and on the south-facing left side passengers see Dublin Bay, the city center, and the Wicklow Mountains rising beyond the suburbs. The right side faces the flatter Fingal countryside north of the airport with less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Minneapolis to Dublin. The left side wins on both ends and holds the edge in cruise too: after the Twin Cities skyline at takeoff, the route arcs north over the lake-studded Canadian Shield, the Hudson Bay/Labrador highlands, and passes close enough to southern Greenland that its icy coastal peaks can sometimes be seen on the horizon, before Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains close out the flight. The right side spends most of the flight over featureless open Atlantic.
What can I see during takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International in Minneapolis?
During takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. MSP departures typically climb southeast before turning left onto the eastbound track toward Dublin, and during that turn the north-facing left side gets a good look at the Minneapolis-St. Paul skyline straddling the Mississippi River. The right side mostly shows flat suburban grid and farmland with no distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Minneapolis downtown skyline, Mississippi River bends, St. Paul cityscape, Minnesota River confluence.
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's westerly approach (runway 28) brings aircraft in from over the Irish Sea, and on the south-facing left side passengers see Dublin Bay, the city center, and the Wicklow Mountains rising beyond the suburbs. The right side faces the flatter Fingal countryside north of the airport with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Dublin city center and Liffey estuary, Wicklow Mountains, Dun Laoghaire harbor.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Dublin?
The flight from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 6 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,725 miles (5,994 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Minneapolis to Dublin flight path pass over?
Labrador Sea, Canadian Shield lakes of northern Quebec, and the southern tip of Greenland (Cape Farewell region), which may be visible on the horizon to the north depending on exact routing