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BKK → TPE
Which side of the plane to sit from Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides superior views of the Vietnamese coastline and the spectacular Central Mountain Range of Taiwan during the final approach into Taoyuan.
Gulf of Thailand
Deep blue waters and coastal developments of Chonburi and Rayong shortly after takeoff from BKK.
Da Nang Coast
The stunning Marble Mountains and sandy beaches of central Vietnam are often visible if tracking a southern route.
Paracel Islands
Remote coral atolls and turquoise lagoons scattered in the middle of the South China Sea.
Penghu Archipelago
A beautiful cluster of volcanic islands in the Taiwan Strait appearing just before landfall.
Central Mountain Range
Dramatic views of Taiwan's 3,000-meter peaks, including Yushan, as the plane descends toward Taipei.
The right side is unbeatable for the approach into TPE, specifically for seeing the lush, mountainous spine of Taiwan. For the best lighting on the mountains, book an afternoon flight. Be sure to look down about 30 minutes before landing to spot the unique basalt geography of the Penghu Islands.
Mekong River
Aerial views of the massive Mekong River system as the flight crosses from Thailand into Laos and Vietnam.
Annamite Range
Rugged, jungle-covered mountains spanning the border of Laos and Vietnam.
Hainan Island
Distant views of China's southernmost province if the flight path tracks north over the South China Sea.
Taiwan Strait
Heavy maritime traffic and cargo ships visible in the busy lanes between mainland China and Taiwan.
Taoyuan Coastline
Industrial ports and coastal wind farms along the western shore of Taiwan during the landing phase.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the distinctive landscape of Hainan Island about halfway through the journey. Cloud cover is common over the South China Sea, so a window seat closer to the wing's front is better for clear photography.
Distance: 2,489 km (1,547 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 19 min
Departure: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Arrival: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Route Type: International
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