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DUB → SFO
Which side of the plane to sit from Dublin Airport (Dublin) to San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Greenland ice cap, the majestic peaks of the Canadian Rockies, and the iconic San Francisco skyline and Golden Gate Bridge upon arrival.
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Greenland Ice Sheet
Breathtaking views of the vast, high-altitude interior ice cap and nunataks poking through the surface.
Canadian Rockies
Spectacular snow-capped peaks of the northern ranges as the flight enters Western Canada.
Cascade Volcanoes
Successive views of Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Shasta rising above the clouds.
Napa & Sonoma
The lush, rolling vineyards of California's premier wine country just before reaching the Bay Area.
San Francisco Skyline
Depending on the approach path, a stunning view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the city skyscrapers.
The right side is highly recommended for this westbound route. You will typically have softer lighting as the sun is to the south. Keep your camera ready about 45-60 minutes before landing for the Cascade volcanoes. If the flight uses the 'Bridge Visual' approach into SFO, the right side provides the most famous views of the city.
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North Atlantic Crossing
Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic and occasional icebergs near the coast of Newfoundland.
Southern Greenland
Glacial tongues and deep fjords along the rugged southern coastline of the world's largest island.
Hudson Bay
A massive expanse of water or ice, often showing unique cracked patterns during winter and spring.
Canadian Prairies
The vast, geometric patchwork of agricultural lands across Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Silicon Valley
Views of the high-tech hub and the southern part of the San Francisco Bay during the final descent.
Choose the left side if you prefer seeing the southern tip of Greenland and the industrial layouts of the South Bay. Note that during the long transatlantic crossing, the sun will be on this side of the aircraft for much of the flight, which may require closing window shades to avoid glare.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 8,183 km (5,085 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 38 min
Departure: DUB (53.421299, -6.27007)
Arrival: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)
Route Type: International
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