The left side wins on both ends of the flight: dramatic Rockies views on departure from Calgary and coastal Irish scenery with the Wicklow Mountains on arrival into Dublin, while the right side offers flat prairie and Irish farmland with no strong landmarks.
Flight Path
Northern Ontario lakes, Hudson Bay coastline, Labrador Sea, and the open North Atlantic dominate the cruise phase, with little to see from either side for several hours.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from YYC
LEFTDeparting YYC on runway 35 climbs north before turning east, and during that initial climb the Canadian Rockies front ranges are clearly visible to the west, on the left side of the aircraft. The right side only shows the flat prairie stretching east.
Landing at DUB
LEFTTransatlantic arrivals into Dublin typically curve in from the southwest over the Irish coast before lining up on runway 28, and on the left side passengers get a good look at the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin Bay before touchdown. The right side mostly faces inland farmland with less definition.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Calgary International (YYC) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Calgary to Dublin. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: dramatic Rockies views on departure from Calgary and coastal Irish scenery with the Wicklow Mountains on arrival into Dublin, while the right side offers flat prairie and Irish farmland with no strong landmarks.
What can I see during takeoff from Calgary International in Calgary?
During takeoff from Calgary International (YYC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing YYC on runway 35 climbs north before turning east, and during that initial climb the Canadian Rockies front ranges are clearly visible to the west, on the left side of the aircraft. The right side only shows the flat prairie stretching east. Notable sights include: Canadian Rockies foothills, Bow River valley, downtown Calgary skyline.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Transatlantic arrivals into Dublin typically curve in from the southwest over the Irish coast before lining up on runway 28, and on the left side passengers get a good look at the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin Bay before touchdown. The right side mostly faces inland farmland with less definition. Notable sights include: Wicklow Mountains, Dublin Bay, River Liffey estuary, Dun Laoghaire harbour.
How long is the flight from Calgary to Dublin?
The flight from Calgary International (YYC) to Dublin (DUB) takes 6h 50m.
What does the Calgary to Dublin flight path pass over?
Northern Ontario lakes, Hudson Bay coastline, Labrador Sea, and the open North Atlantic dominate the cruise phase, with little to see from either side for several hours.