Right side captures the Paris departure scenery more distinctly, and while left wins on landing, the takeoff views of the Seine and Versailles are more visually rewarding than a standard Irish coastline approach.
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Flight Path
Paris to Dublin is 495 miles (796 km), a flight of about 2 hours.
The flight path crosses the English Channel (visible as a wide expanse of water), passes over the Cotswolds and Welsh borderlands (rolling green hills and farmland), then crosses the Celtic Sea toward Ireland. The Channel crossing offers views of the Cornish and Devon coastlines to the south, while the Welsh landscape shows distinctive ridge patterns and river valleys. The Irish coast becomes visible about 30 minutes before Dublin, with the Wicklow Mountains and Irish Sea defining the approach corridor.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from ORY
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Seine's meanders through central Paris and the sprawl of the Île-de-France region as you climb northwest. Left side faces away from the city center initially.
Landing at DUB
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay's distinctive curved shoreline, and the city of Dublin itself as you descend into Collinstown airspace. The approach typically comes from the east over the Irish Sea.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orly (ORY) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Dublin. Right side captures the Paris departure scenery more distinctly, and while left wins on landing, the takeoff views of the Seine and Versailles are more visually rewarding than a standard Irish coastline approach.
What can I see during takeoff from Orly in Paris?
During takeoff from Orly (ORY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Seine's meanders through central Paris and the sprawl of the Île-de-France region as you climb northwest. Left side faces away from the city center initially. Notable sights include: Seine River with its distinctive loops through Paris, Versailles Palace grounds (visible as formal gardens southwest of the city), the urban grid of central Paris districts.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay's distinctive curved shoreline, and the city of Dublin itself as you descend into Collinstown airspace. The approach typically comes from the east over the Irish Sea. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay with its curved coastline and harbor, the Wicklow Mountains as a distant ridge to the south, the urban sprawl of Dublin and its suburbs, the Irish Sea coastline.
How long is the flight from Paris to Dublin?
The flight from Orly (ORY) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 2 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 495 miles (796 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Dublin flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the English Channel (visible as a wide expanse of water), passes over the Cotswolds and Welsh borderlands (rolling green hills and farmland), then crosses the Celtic Sea toward Ireland. The Channel crossing offers views of the Cornish and Devon coastlines to the south, while the Welsh landscape shows distinctive ridge patterns and river valleys. The Irish coast becomes visible about 30 minutes before Dublin, with the Wicklow Mountains and Irish Sea defining the approach corridor.