Which side to sit on flying from Taipei (TPE)?
Flying out of TPE, the left side usually has the better view, morning to evening. Some routes flip with the sun.
Flying out of Taipei
The busiest nonstops from Taipei; for any other route, search it in the app. Each cell is the better side for flights at that time and its usual score: landmark points after glare, plus any sunset. ☀ means that side also has more sun glare. Tap a side to open that flight; tap a column to sort by it.
| To | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong HKG Zhuhai, Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge | Left21 pts ☀ | Left15 pts ☀ | Left31 pts |
| Seoul ICN Incheon, Taipei | Right22 pts ☀ | Right64 pts | Right101 pts |
| Hong Kong HKG Hong Kong, Taichung Port Wind Farm | Right42 pts ☀ | Right47 pts | Right40 pts |
| Seoul ICN Hallasan, Gwangju | Left16 pts ☀ | Left22 pts | Left46 pts |
On the climb out of TPE
On the way down into TPE
on the right, on the way down3 ★
on the right, on the way down8 ★
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, with no clouds. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side of the plane sees Taipei on takeoff from TPE?
Usually the right. It depends on the route and the runway in use: open your route for its usual climb-out.
Which side is best flying out of Taipei in the morning?
Usually the left. The table above has each route's own answer and score.
Which side is best flying out of Taipei in the afternoon?
Usually the left. The table above has each route's own answer and score.
Which side is best flying out of Taipei in the evening?
Usually the left. The table above has each route's own answer and score.