The left side wins on both ends of the flight — a dramatic volcanic departure past Mount Teide and a scenic Dublin Bay and Wicklow Mountains approach — while the right side sees mostly featureless Atlantic Ocean throughout.
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Flight Path
Tenerife to Dublin is 1,798 miles (2,894 km), a flight of about 4 hours 40 minutes.
Open Atlantic Ocean west of the Iberian Peninsula, with no land visible for most of the cruise phase until the Irish coastline comes into view near Ireland's southeast corner.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from TFN
LEFTDeparting TFN on runway 30, the aircraft banks north and the left side faces south toward Tenerife's volcanic interior. Passengers get a strong view of Mount Teide's massive cone and the surrounding pine forests before the island falls away into open ocean.
Landing at DUB
LEFTDublin approaches typically come in from the east over the Irish Sea onto runway 28. On the final turn, the left side of the aircraft faces south, giving views of Dublin Bay, the Dun Laoghaire harbor piers, and the distant Wicklow Mountains rising behind the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tenerife Norte (TFN) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tenerife to Dublin. The left side wins on both ends of the flight — a dramatic volcanic departure past Mount Teide and a scenic Dublin Bay and Wicklow Mountains approach — while the right side sees mostly featureless Atlantic Ocean throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Tenerife Norte in Tenerife?
During takeoff from Tenerife Norte (TFN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing TFN on runway 30, the aircraft banks north and the left side faces south toward Tenerife's volcanic interior. Passengers get a strong view of Mount Teide's massive cone and the surrounding pine forests before the island falls away into open ocean. Notable sights include: Mount Teide volcano, Las Cañadas caldera rim, La Laguna valley, north Tenerife coastline.
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 approaches typically come in from the east over the Irish Sea onto runway 28. On the final turn, the left side of the aircraft faces south, giving views of Dublin Bay, the Dun Laoghaire harbor piers, and the distant Wicklow Mountains rising behind the city. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Dun Laoghaire harbor, Wicklow Mountains, Dublin city center.
How long is the flight from Tenerife to Dublin?
The flight from Tenerife Norte (TFN) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 4 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,798 miles (2,894 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tenerife to Dublin flight path pass over?
Open Atlantic Ocean west of the Iberian Peninsula, with no land visible for most of the cruise phase until the Irish coastline comes into view near Ireland's southeast corner.