Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Calgary to Dublin. The westbound departure offers the most dramatic scenery with the Rocky Mountains clearly visible during climb-out. While the landing approach into Dublin provides coastal views, the takeoff experience from Calgary is more visually striking and sustained. Left-side seats capture the mountains during the critical first 20-30 minutes of flight when altitude and distance are optimal for viewing.

During takeoff from Calgary International (YYC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains during the initial climb-out westward from Calgary. The aircraft departs to the west, and the Front Ranges of the Rockies rise dramatically along the left wing within 30-40 miles of the airport. Notable sights include: Canadian Rocky Mountains (Front Ranges), Bow River valley, Foothills west of Calgary, Moraine Lake area (distant).

When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide views of the Irish coastline and Dublin Bay during the descent into Dublin. The aircraft approaches from the west over the Irish Sea, and right-side passengers see the coast, Dublin's urban sprawl, and the bay as the aircraft descends toward the runway. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Irish coastline (Howth Peninsula and Dun Laoghaire), River Liffey estuary, Dublin city grid.

The flight from Calgary International (YYC) to Dublin (DUB) takes Approximately 10.5 to 11.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the North Atlantic at high altitude. Notable features include: the Canadian prairies and boreal forest during the first 2 hours westbound from Calgary; the Atlantic coastline of Newfoundland and Labrador (if visible during daylight); the open North Atlantic for 6-7 hours with occasional icebergs visible in spring/early summer near the Grand Banks; the southern tip of Greenland (rarely visible due to altitude and cloud cover); the Faroe Islands (occasionally visible in clear conditions); and the approach to Ireland over the Atlantic, with the Irish coastline becoming visible approximately 1 hour before landing. Most of the transatlantic portion offers little surface detail due to altitude (typically 35,000+ feet) and frequent cloud cover.