The left side wins on both ends of the flight: it captures the U.S. Northeast coastline during departure and the Wicklow Mountains during the Dublin approach, while the right side is dominated by open ocean and flatter coastal views.
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Flight Path
Philadelphia to Dublin is 3,264 miles (5,253 km), a flight of about 6 hours 50 minutes.
Open North Atlantic Ocean south of the Grand Banks, no land visible for several hours between the Nova Scotia coast and the Irish coastline
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PHL
LEFTDeparting PHL to the northeast, the left side offers views over the Jersey Shore, Long Island, and the New England coastline as the flight climbs toward the North Atlantic track. The right side faces open ocean almost immediately after the coast, with little to see.
Landing at DUB
LEFTOn final approach into Dublin from the east, the left side faces south toward the Wicklow Mountains, Ireland's most prominent highland range near the capital, giving genuine topographic relief. The right side mainly shows the flatter Dublin Bay coastline and Howth Head, pleasant but less dramatic.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Philadelphia to Dublin. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: it captures the U.S. Northeast coastline during departure and the Wicklow Mountains during the Dublin approach, while the right side is dominated by open ocean and flatter coastal views.
What can I see during takeoff from Philadelphia International in Philadelphia?
During takeoff from Philadelphia International (PHL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing PHL to the northeast, the left side offers views over the Jersey Shore, Long Island, and the New England coastline as the flight climbs toward the North Atlantic track. The right side faces open ocean almost immediately after the coast, with little to see. Notable sights include: Delaware River, Jersey Shore barrier islands, Long Island Sound, Cape Cod (in the distance).
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 final approach into Dublin from the east, the left side faces south toward the Wicklow Mountains, Ireland's most prominent highland range near the capital, giving genuine topographic relief. The right side mainly shows the flatter Dublin Bay coastline and Howth Head, pleasant but less dramatic. Notable sights include: Wicklow Mountains, Dublin city outskirts, River Liffey valley, green patchwork farmland.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Dublin?
The flight from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 6 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,264 miles (5,253 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Philadelphia to Dublin flight path pass over?
Open North Atlantic Ocean south of the Grand Banks, no land visible for several hours between the Nova Scotia coast and the Irish coastline