The left side wins both the takeoff and landing segments with genuine urban and coastal landmarks—Shanghai's skyline and delta lakes at departure, Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains at arrival—while the long cruise over Siberian plains offers little differentiation between sides.
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Flight Path
Shanghai to Dublin is 5,802 miles (9,337 km), a flight of about 11 hours 30 minutes.
The route crosses Mongolia's steppe, southern Siberia near Lake Baikal's western edge, the Ural Mountains, and the Scandinavian lake country before crossing the North Sea toward Ireland.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SHA
LEFTDeparting Hongqiao on a northerly heading, the left side offers a sweeping view of Shanghai's dense urban core, the Huangpu River bends, and the sprawling lakes of the Yangtze Delta (including Taihu Lake in the distance). The right side mostly shows flatter suburban development fading into the East China Sea haze.
Landing at DUB
LEFTOn the westbound approach into Dublin, the left side faces south, giving passengers a view over Dublin Bay, the city's Georgian core, and the distant Wicklow Mountains rising beyond the suburbs. The right side mostly shows flat farmland north of the city with little visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hongqiao International (SHA) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Shanghai to Dublin. The left side wins both the takeoff and landing segments with genuine urban and coastal landmarks—Shanghai's skyline and delta lakes at departure, Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains at arrival—while the long cruise over Siberian plains offers little differentiation between sides.
What can I see during takeoff from Hongqiao International in Shanghai?
During takeoff from Hongqiao International (SHA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Hongqiao on a northerly heading, the left side offers a sweeping view of Shanghai's dense urban core, the Huangpu River bends, and the sprawling lakes of the Yangtze Delta (including Taihu Lake in the distance). The right side mostly shows flatter suburban development fading into the East China Sea haze. Notable sights include: Shanghai skyline (Pudong towers), Huangpu River, Yangtze Delta canals, Taihu Lake (distant).
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 the westbound approach into Dublin, the left side faces south, giving passengers a view over Dublin Bay, the city's Georgian core, and the distant Wicklow Mountains rising beyond the suburbs. The right side mostly shows flat farmland north of the city with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Dublin city center, Wicklow Mountains, Poolbeg Towers along the Liffey.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Dublin?
The flight from Hongqiao International (SHA) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 11 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,802 miles (9,337 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Shanghai to Dublin flight path pass over?
The route crosses Mongolia's steppe, southern Siberia near Lake Baikal's western edge, the Ural Mountains, and the Scandinavian lake country before crossing the North Sea toward Ireland.