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AMS → TPE
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Caucasus Mountains, the Caspian Sea, and the iconic approach along Taiwan's western coastline and Central Mountain Range.
Caucasus Mountains
Jagged, snow-capped peaks forming a natural border between Europe and Asia.
Caspian Sea
The world's largest inland sea, often appearing turquoise or deep blue from high altitude.
Pamir Mountains
High-altitude terrain known as the 'Roof of the World' with dramatic vertical relief.
South China Coast
The sparkling lights of the Pearl River Delta and the vibrant coastline near Hong Kong.
Taiwan Central Range
The lush, green spine of Taiwan and the Penghu Islands during the final descent into Taoyuan.
The right side is ideal for avoiding the direct morning sun. It offers a more scenic descent into Taipei, especially if the plane approaches from the south, providing views of the island's mountainous interior and western plains.
Dutch Polders
Intricate canal networks and reclaimed land visible immediately after departing Amsterdam.
Central European Plains
The geometric patchwork of agricultural fields across Germany and Poland.
Kazakh Steppe
Vast, seemingly endless grasslands of Central Asia offering a sense of immense scale.
Gobi Desert
Stark, beautiful desert landscapes and reddish rock formations across Northern China.
Yangtze River Delta
The massive urban sprawl and winding waterways of eastern China's industrial heartland.
Sit on the left for the best views of the sunrise as you head east. However, be prepared for intense glare in the morning hours. This side is better if the flight path tracks more northerly toward Mongolia.
Distance: 9,443 km (5,868 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 7 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Route Type: International
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