The right side captures the more dramatic terrain transitions of this route: Valencia's coastline and lagoon on departure, the Pyrenean foothills and French countryside during cruise, and the Wicklow Mountains with Dublin Bay on arrival, while the left side spends much of the flight over open Bay of Biscay water.
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Flight Path
Valencia to Dublin is 1,001 miles (1,611 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.
The route crosses northern Spain near the Ebro valley, skirts the western Pyrenees, then continues over southwestern France before crossing the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel approach toward the Irish coast.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from VLC
RIGHTDeparting VLC on runway 12 sends the aircraft out over the Mediterranean, then it banks northwest to establish on course, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of Valencia's coastline, the harbor, and the Turia riverbed park before the turn inland toward the Pyrenean foothills.
Landing at DUB
RIGHTDublin arrivals from the east typically descend over the Irish Sea and turn to land on runway 28, putting the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin Bay's southern coastline on the right side of the aircraft during the final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Valencia (VLC) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Valencia to Dublin. The right side captures the more dramatic terrain transitions of this route: Valencia's coastline and lagoon on departure, the Pyrenean foothills and French countryside during cruise, and the Wicklow Mountains with Dublin Bay on arrival, while the left side spends much of the flight over open Bay of Biscay water.
What can I see during takeoff from Valencia in Valencia?
During takeoff from Valencia (VLC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing VLC on runway 12 sends the aircraft out over the Mediterranean, then it banks northwest to establish on course, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of Valencia's coastline, the harbor, and the Turia riverbed park before the turn inland toward the Pyrenean foothills. Notable sights include: Valencia coastline and harbor, City of Arts and Sciences complex, Albufera lagoon to the south, Turia riverbed park.
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 arrivals from the east typically descend over the Irish Sea and turn to land on runway 28, putting the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin Bay's southern coastline on the right side of the aircraft during the final approach. Notable sights include: Wicklow Mountains, Dublin Bay, Dun Laoghaire harbor, Poolbeg chimneys along the Liffey.
How long is the flight from Valencia to Dublin?
The flight from Valencia (VLC) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,001 miles (1,611 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Valencia to Dublin flight path pass over?
The route crosses northern Spain near the Ebro valley, skirts the western Pyrenees, then continues over southwestern France before crossing the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel approach toward the Irish coast.