About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Dublin. Left side wins both departure and arrival. At SEA you get Puget Sound and Mount Rainier on departure, and at DUB you get Dublin Bay and the city on approach. The transatlantic cruise portion over Canada and Greenland offers occasional glimpses of sea ice and coastline from either side, but the bookend views strongly favor left.
What can I see during takeoff from Seattle Tacoma International in Seattle?
During takeoff from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. SEA typically departs north on runway 16R/34L or uses runways oriented north-south. Northbound departures turning northwest toward the Pacific give the left side a clear view of Mount Rainier to the southeast and the Seattle city skyline and Elliott Bay to the north. The left side also captures Puget Sound's complex waterways during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier (14,411 ft, dominant to the southeast), Elliott Bay and Seattle downtown skyline, Puget Sound and its island-dotted waterways, Lake Washington to the east.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dublin Airport typically uses runways 10/28 or 16/34. Approaches from the west on runway 28 or from the north on runway 34 give the left side views over Dublin Bay, the city center, and the Irish Sea coastline. The left side captures the Liffey estuary and the distinctive curve of Dublin Bay on final approach. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay and its curved coastline, River Liffey estuary, Dublin city center grid, Howth Head peninsula to the north of the bay.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Dublin?
The flight from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Dublin (DUB) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.
What does the Seattle to Dublin flight path pass over?
The great circle route tracks northeast over British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies, then over Hudson Bay or Labrador depending on winds, across the Labrador Sea, clipping the southern tip of Greenland where the ice sheet and fjords are visible, then over the North Atlantic, and finally approaching Ireland from the west over County Galway and the Irish midlands.