Seeing Kaohsiung from a plane6 ★
Taiwan's biggest port and heavy-industry city. Look for the long sandbar of Cijin Island sheltering the harbor, and the 85 Sky Tower downtown, which splits into two legs at the base.
2 of our routes pass it. Taiwan · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
San Francisco to Hong Kong: sit on the right, 767 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco to Hong Kong | Right | 767 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Seoul | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 227 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Kaohsiung from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Kaohsiung from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Kaohsiung at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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