The right side wins both the departure, with Pittsburgh's distinctive three-rivers skyline, and the arrival, with Dublin Bay and Howth Head coming into view on final approach — while the long mid-ocean cruise is largely featureless on either side.
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Flight Path
Pittsburgh to Dublin is 3,435 miles (5,528 km), a flight of about 6 hours 50 minutes.
Open North Atlantic Ocean for the bulk of the crossing, with the flight path passing south of Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula and, on exceptionally clear days, within sight of Greenland's southern coastal mountains before making landfall over Ireland's west coast.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from PIT
RIGHTPIT departures off runway 28 typically loop back around toward the northeast to join the transatlantic track, and that turn swings the right side of the aircraft over downtown Pittsburgh's river confluence and hilly terrain. It's one of the more visually interesting domestic departures in the U.S. thanks to the three-rivers geography.
Landing at DUB
RIGHTDublin's prevailing westerly winds mean most arrivals land on runway 28, approaching from the east over the Irish Sea and swinging north of Dublin city. That puts Howth Head and Dublin Bay's coastline on the right side of the aircraft during the final descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Pittsburgh International (PIT) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Pittsburgh to Dublin. The right side wins both the departure, with Pittsburgh's distinctive three-rivers skyline, and the arrival, with Dublin Bay and Howth Head coming into view on final approach — while the long mid-ocean cruise is largely featureless on either side.
What can I see during takeoff from Pittsburgh International in Pittsburgh?
During takeoff from Pittsburgh International (PIT), sit on the Right side for the best views. PIT departures off runway 28 typically loop back around toward the northeast to join the transatlantic track, and that turn swings the right side of the aircraft over downtown Pittsburgh's river confluence and hilly terrain. It's one of the more visually interesting domestic departures in the U.S. thanks to the three-rivers geography. Notable sights include: Downtown Pittsburgh skyline, confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio Rivers, Mount Washington bluff, wooded Appalachian ridgelines.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Dublin's prevailing westerly winds mean most arrivals land on runway 28, approaching from the east over the Irish Sea and swinging north of Dublin city. That puts Howth Head and Dublin Bay's coastline on the right side of the aircraft during the final descent. Notable sights include: Howth Head peninsula, Ireland's Eye island, Dublin Bay coastline, Irish Sea.
How long is the flight from Pittsburgh to Dublin?
The flight from Pittsburgh International (PIT) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 6 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,435 miles (5,528 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Pittsburgh to Dublin flight path pass over?
Open North Atlantic Ocean for the bulk of the crossing, with the flight path passing south of Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula and, on exceptionally clear days, within sight of Greenland's southern coastal mountains before making landfall over Ireland's west coast.