Toronto to Dublin flight pathYTZDUB

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Flight time6h 15m
Distance3,262
Heading051° → 109°
Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.0 right

The right side wins on both ends of the flight — Toronto's skyline and harbor at departure, and the Wicklow Mountains with Dublin's cityscape on arrival — while the long mid-Atlantic cruise offers little differentiation between sides.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Toronto to Dublin is 3,262 miles (5,250 km), a flight of about 6 hours 15 minutes.

Gulf of St. Lawrence, Newfoundland coastline, and the open North Atlantic Ocean

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Takeoff from YTZ

RIGHT

Departing YTZ on the primary east-facing runway, the right side offers a sweeping view of Toronto's downtown skyline, the CN Tower, and the Toronto Islands as the aircraft climbs out over Lake Ontario. The left side mostly shows open lake water with little to distinguish it.

CN Tower and Toronto skylineToronto IslandsLake Ontario shorelineBilly Bishop Airport harbor
YTZ City CentreHub for Porter Airlines
Aerial window seat view during landing at Dublin (right side) — Wicklow Mountains, River Liffey, Dublin city rooftops, Irish Sea coastline

Landing at DUB

RIGHT

On approach into Dublin from the east, landing westward on runway 28, the right side reveals the Wicklow Mountains rising to the south as the plane descends, along with glimpses of Dublin's suburbs and the River Liffey. The left side mostly faces Dublin Bay and flat coastal farmland with fewer distinguishing features.

Wicklow MountainsRiver LiffeyDublin city rooftopsIrish Sea coastline
DUB DublinHub for Ryanair, Aer Lingus

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City Centre (YTZ) to Dublin (DUB)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Dublin. The right side wins on both ends of the flight — Toronto's skyline and harbor at departure, and the Wicklow Mountains with Dublin's cityscape on arrival — while the long mid-Atlantic cruise offers little differentiation between sides.

What can I see during takeoff from City Centre in Toronto?

During takeoff from City Centre (YTZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing YTZ on the primary east-facing runway, the right side offers a sweeping view of Toronto's downtown skyline, the CN Tower, and the Toronto Islands as the aircraft climbs out over Lake Ontario. The left side mostly shows open lake water with little to distinguish it. Notable sights include: CN Tower and Toronto skyline, Toronto Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline, Billy Bishop Airport harbor.

What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?

When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Dublin from the east, landing westward on runway 28, the right side reveals the Wicklow Mountains rising to the south as the plane descends, along with glimpses of Dublin's suburbs and the River Liffey. The left side mostly faces Dublin Bay and flat coastal farmland with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Wicklow Mountains, River Liffey, Dublin city rooftops, Irish Sea coastline.

How long is the flight from Toronto to Dublin?

The flight from City Centre (YTZ) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 6 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,262 miles (5,250 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Toronto to Dublin flight path pass over?

Gulf of St. Lawrence, Newfoundland coastline, and the open North Atlantic Ocean