While Phoenix's takeoff offers dramatic desert mountain scenery, the westbound transatlantic crossing is dominated by 5+ hours of open Atlantic Ocean with minimal landmarks. Dublin's approach compensates with strong coastal and urban scenery. Right-side seats capture both the Irish coastline and Dublin Bay during landing, plus the Wicklow Mountains inland, providing more visual variety and interest across the full flight despite the long ocean crossing.
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Flight Path
Phoenix to Dublin is 4,981 miles (8,016 km), a flight of about 9 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the North Atlantic with no visible landmarks for approximately 6 hours. Greenland's southern tip and Iceland may be visible on clear days if the route passes near them, but these are not guaranteed. The eastern approach to Ireland brings the Irish coastline, Wicklow Mountains, and Dublin Bay into view during descent.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PHX
LEFTPhoenix Sky Harbor sits in the Salt River Valley with the South Mountain range immediately south and the McDowell Mountains to the northeast. Left-side departures heading northeast capture these desert ranges and the urban sprawl of Phoenix against arid terrain.
Landing at DUB
RIGHTApproaching Dublin from the west, right-side seats capture the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay, and the city's harbor and urban landscape during descent. The Wicklow Mountains are visible inland, and Dublin's distinctive geography—the Liffey estuary and coastal setting—provides strong visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phoenix to Dublin. While Phoenix's takeoff offers dramatic desert mountain scenery, the westbound transatlantic crossing is dominated by 5+ hours of open Atlantic Ocean with minimal landmarks. Dublin's approach compensates with strong coastal and urban scenery. Right-side seats capture both the Irish coastline and Dublin Bay during landing, plus the Wicklow Mountains inland, providing more visual variety and interest across the full flight despite the long ocean crossing.
What can I see during takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Phoenix?
During takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Phoenix Sky Harbor sits in the Salt River Valley with the South Mountain range immediately south and the McDowell Mountains to the northeast. Left-side departures heading northeast capture these desert ranges and the urban sprawl of Phoenix against arid terrain. Notable sights include: South Mountain Park, McDowell Mountains, Phoenix urban grid, Salt River Valley.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching Dublin from the west, right-side seats capture the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay, and the city's harbor and urban landscape during descent. The Wicklow Mountains are visible inland, and Dublin's distinctive geography—the Liffey estuary and coastal setting—provides strong visual interest. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Wicklow Mountains, Liffey estuary, Dublin city center and harbor.
How long is the flight from Phoenix to Dublin?
The flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 9 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,981 miles (8,016 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Phoenix to Dublin flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Atlantic with no visible landmarks for approximately 6 hours. Greenland's southern tip and Iceland may be visible on clear days if the route passes near them, but these are not guaranteed. The eastern approach to Ireland brings the Irish coastline, Wicklow Mountains, and Dublin Bay into view during descent.