DUB to BOS: which side of the plane should you sit on?
Dublin (DUB) to Boston (BOS) is a 4,804 km (2,985 mi), roughly 6h 9m westbound flight. Here is where the sun sits along that path, computed with the same astronomy as our live calculator.
On most daytime DUB to BOS departures the sun favors the left side — sit on the right (a window on the right) for shade.
Sun side by season and departure time
| Season | Morning (8 am) | Midday (1 pm) | Evening (6 pm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Left | Left | Left |
| June solstice | Left | Left | Right |
| September equinox | Left | Left | Both |
| December solstice | Left | Left | Night |
What you’ll see on this flight
The left side gives you the better views, but it also gets the sun. If you like scenery more than shade, go left. If you want less glare, go right.
Sit left for the views. That is also the sunny side on this westbound flight, so you get the better scenery with more glare. If you want the cooler seat, pick right.
Takeoff
On departure from DUB, depending on the runway in use, the left side can pick up the Wicklow Mountains, and Dublin can sit almost under you for a moment. It is a quick climb, so keep your window shade up early.
En route
- 8m in← LeftIreland
A few minutes in, Ireland stays on the left. You are looking down on the island itself, not a single feature, so the view reads as a broad green landmass sliding away.
- 15m in← LeftCliffs of Moher
About 15 minutes in, the Cliffs of Moher are on the left. From cruise height they show as a sharp Atlantic edge, with the coast cutting hard against the water.
- 17m in← LeftCroagh Patrick · passes underneath
Around 17 minutes in, Croagh Patrick is nearly under the aircraft on the left. It passes fast and steep, so you only get a brief look before it slips behind you.
- 4h 26m in← LeftNewfoundland
About four and a half hours in, Newfoundland sits on the left. It is a wide island shape at this height, easy to spot if the sky is clear.
- 5h 29m in← LeftBay of Fundy · passes underneath
Near five and a half hours in, the Bay of Fundy comes up on the left and almost under the aircraft. The coastline turns tight beneath you, so the view is short but direct.
Landing
On descent into BOS, depending on the runway in use, Boston is on the right and can come nearly under you at the end. Massachusetts Bay is on the left just before landing, and Worcester sits farther to the right as you come down.
Sides and timings are computed from this route’s geometry. What you actually see depends on weather, air-traffic routing, and the runway in use on the day.
Frequently asked
Which side of the plane avoids the sun from DUB to BOS?
Across typical daytime departures, the sun predominantly hits the left side of the aircraft, so the right side stays shadier. Seat letters start at the left window, so choose the highest window letter (F on narrowbodies, K on many widebodies).
Which side has the sunset views on DUB to BOS flights?
For sunrise or sunset views, sit on the side the table marks as the sun side for your departure time — that is where the light is.
How long is the flight from DUB to BOS?
The great-circle distance is 4,804 km (2,985 mi), which works out to roughly 6h 9m in the air on this westbound routing. Winds and routing move the real block time around that estimate.
Does the date or departure time change the answer?
Yes — that is why the table shows both. The sun's path shifts with the season, and a morning departure can put the glare on the opposite side compared to an evening one. For a specific flight, the calculator samples the sun along the whole route for your exact date and time.
Which side of the plane should I sit on for DUB to BOS?
Sit on the left. That side has the better views on this route, though it also gets the sun.
Will I see Boston on arrival into BOS?
Yes. Boston is on the right near landing, with Massachusetts Bay on the left just before you come down.