DUB to LHR: which side of the plane should you sit on?
Dublin (DUB) to London (LHR) is a 449 km (279 mi), roughly 1h 2m eastbound flight. Here is where the sun sits along that path, computed with the same astronomy as our live calculator.
On most daytime DUB to LHR departures the sun favors the right side — sit on the left (an A seat) for shade.
Sun side by season and departure time
| Season | Morning (8 am) | Midday (1 pm) | Evening (6 pm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Left | Right | Right |
| June solstice | Left | Right | Right |
| September equinox | Left | Right | Right |
| December solstice | Right | Right | Night |
What you’ll see on this flight
The left side wins on both views and shade, so that is the easy pick here.
Sit on the left for this eastbound hop. The left side gets the better views, and it is also the shaded side.
Takeoff
Right after takeoff, the right side gets quick looks at Dublin, almost underneath about a minute in, depending on the runway in use. A moment later, still on the right, the Wicklow Mountains slip by during the climb.
En route
- 14m in← LeftBritish Isles
About 14 minutes in, the left side sees the British Isles spread out below as a broad island chain.
- 16m in← LeftAnglesey
A couple of minutes later, Anglesey sits on the left, a separate island shape in the water and land below.
- 20m in← LeftSnowdon
Around 20 minutes in, Snowdon is off the left, a single high peak that stands out above the surrounding ground.
- 27m in← LeftLiverpool
Near 27 minutes, Liverpool is on the left as a dense city patch by the coast.
- 42m in← LeftBirmingham
About 42 minutes in, Birmingham is another left-side city view, a large urban block as you start down.
Landing
On approach, the left side keeps the useful views. About 62 minutes in, you pass London, the City of Westminster, London Bridge, and Tower Bridge on that side. Depending on the runway in use, the right side is where Portsmouth sits at the end.
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 LHR?
Across typical daytime departures, the sun predominantly hits the right side of the aircraft, so the left side stays shadier. Seat letters start at the left window, so choose an A seat.
Which side has the sunset views on DUB to LHR flights?
For sunset views, flip the advice: on evening departures the sun sits on the right side of this route, so that is the side with the show.
How long is the flight from DUB to LHR?
The great-circle distance is 449 km (279 mi), which works out to roughly 1h 2m in the air on this eastbound 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 should I sit on for Dublin to London Heathrow?
Sit on the left. It gets the better views and the shade on this route.
What can I see after takeoff from DUB?
Depending on the runway in use, the right side gets Dublin almost underneath about a minute after departure, then the Wicklow Mountains during the climb.