The left side wins on the strength of both endpoints—Prague's riverside skyline at takeoff and Dublin Bay with the Wicklow Mountains at landing—while the cruise phase over flat Germany, the Channel, and the English Midlands offers limited drama on either side.
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Flight Path
Prague to Dublin is 904 miles (1,454 km), a flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Flat plains of central Germany near Frankfurt, the English Channel crossing, and low farmland of the English Midlands before the Irish Sea crossing into Dublin
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from PRG
LEFTDeparting Prague on runway 24, the initial turn toward the northwest gives left-side passengers a brief but clear view of the Vltava River winding through the city, with Prague Castle and the historic center visible before the aircraft climbs away into the North Bohemian countryside.
Landing at DUB
LEFTOn approach to Dublin from the east, runway 28 arrivals bank the aircraft such that the left side offers views over Dublin Bay, the city center, and the distant Wicklow Mountains rising south of the city, while the right side only shows the flatter northern coastline.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ruzyne (PRG) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Prague to Dublin. The left side wins on the strength of both endpoints—Prague's riverside skyline at takeoff and Dublin Bay with the Wicklow Mountains at landing—while the cruise phase over flat Germany, the Channel, and the English Midlands offers limited drama on either side.
What can I see during takeoff from Ruzyne in Prague?
During takeoff from Ruzyne (PRG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Prague on runway 24, the initial turn toward the northwest gives left-side passengers a brief but clear view of the Vltava River winding through the city, with Prague Castle and the historic center visible before the aircraft climbs away into the North Bohemian countryside. Notable sights include: Vltava River, Prague Castle and Old Town skyline, rolling Bohemian farmland.
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 approach to Dublin from the east, runway 28 arrivals bank the aircraft such that the left side offers views over Dublin Bay, the city center, and the distant Wicklow Mountains rising south of the city, while the right side only shows the flatter northern coastline. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Dublin city skyline and docklands, Wicklow Mountains, Poolbeg chimneys.
How long is the flight from Prague to Dublin?
The flight from Ruzyne (PRG) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 904 miles (1,454 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Prague to Dublin flight path pass over?
Flat plains of central Germany near Frankfurt, the English Channel crossing, and low farmland of the English Midlands before the Irish Sea crossing into Dublin