Seeing Tainan from a plane
Taiwan's oldest city and its capital for more than two centuries under Dutch, Koxinga and Qing rule. Look for lagoons, fish ponds and old salt pans along the coast to the west.
3 of our routes pass it. Taiwan · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Hong Kong to Tokyo: sit on the right, 49 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong to Tokyo | Right | 49 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Osaka | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 51 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Seoul | Right | 53 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Tainan from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Tainan from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Tainan 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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