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CNX → TPE
Which side of the plane to sit from Chiang Mai International Airport (Chiang Mai) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the rugged karst mountains of Laos and Northern Vietnam, the iconic Red River Delta, and potential views of the stunning coastline of Fujian as you cross the Taiwan Strait.
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Doi Suthep-Pui Range
Immediately after takeoff, witness the lush green peaks of the national park surrounding Chiang Mai.
Northern Laos Karst
Fly over the dramatic limestone mountains and deep river valleys of the Luang Prabang province.
Red River Delta
View the intricate network of rice paddies and waterways surrounding the Hanoi region in Northern Vietnam.
Halong Bay Vistas
On clear days, catch a glimpse of the emerald waters and thousands of limestone islets in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Fujian Coastline
As you cross the Taiwan Strait, the rugged and indented coastline of mainland China is often visible.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On morning flights, this side will be in the shade, providing better lighting for photography of the Vietnamese mountains. If arriving in Taipei via the northern approach, you will see the Tamsui River and the northern tip of Taiwan.
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Annamite Range
View the southern extent of the jagged mountains that border Laos and Vietnam.
South China Sea
Vast expanses of deep blue water with occasional views of cargo ships and fishing fleets.
Central Mountain Range
As you approach Taiwan, the island's towering 3,000-meter peaks rise dramatically from the sea.
Taoyuan Coastline
The final descent offers views of the industrial and coastal landscapes of western Taiwan.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset on late afternoon flights. Keep an eye out for the high peaks of Taiwan's interior during the final 20 minutes of the flight, as the pilot often banks north along the western coast. Use a polarizing filter if taking photos to cut through the ocean haze.
Book Hotels in TaipeiDistance: 2,398 km (1,490 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 12 min
Departure: CNX (18.7667999268, 98.962600708)
Arrival: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Route Type: International
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