Seeing Taipei from a plane
Sits in a basin ringed by mountains, including the volcanoes of Yangmingshan to the north. Look for Taipei 101, 1,667 ft tall and shaped like a stalk of bamboo, standing alone over the east side of the city.
9 of our routes pass it. Taiwan · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Taipei to Seoul: sit on the right, on the climb, 1 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok to Seoul | Right | 185 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Tokyo | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 65 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Osaka | Left | 68 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Seoul | Right | 71 min after takeoff |
| Osaka to Hong Kong | Left | 132 min after takeoff |
| Seoul to Hong Kong | Left | 121 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Seoul | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 248 min after takeoff |
| Taipei to Seoul | Right | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Taipei to Hong Kong | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 2 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 Taipei from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (5 of 9). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Taipei from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Taipei 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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