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FRA → TPE
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Greater Caucasus mountain range and the northern reaches of the Tian Shan mountains, providing a more rugged and spectacular landscape throughout the flight.
Frankfurt Skyline
Aerial perspective of the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers and the winding Main River shortly after departure.
Greater Caucasus
Striking views of Europe's highest peaks, including the snow-capped Mt. Elbrus, as you cross from the Black Sea to the Caspian.
Caspian Sea Basin
The northern expanse of the world's largest inland sea, often showcasing unique turquoise shallows and offshore rigs.
Central Asian Steppe
The vast, desolate beauty of the Kazakh and Uzbek deserts, featuring intricate geological formations.
Tian Shan Range
Massive, glacier-carved peaks along the border of Kyrgyzstan and China, providing a dramatic transition into East Asia.
Loess Plateau
The unique, highly eroded yellow-soil landscape of central China, carved by the Yellow River.
Taipei North Coast
Rugged cliffs and the glowing lights of the Tamsui district if approaching TPE from the north at night.
The left side (Seat A) is ideal for capturing the sunrise as you enter Chinese airspace. Given the typical evening departure from FRA, the first half of the flight is dark, but dawn brings spectacular views of the Central Asian mountains. Use a window towards the front of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion when photographing the Caucasus.
Distant Alps
Early in the flight, the southern horizon often reveals the jagged peaks of the Austrian and Swiss Alps.
Black Sea Coastline
The lush, mountainous northern coast of Turkey and the vast blue expanse of the Black Sea.
Anatolian Plateau
The high-altitude, rugged terrain of central Turkey and the Little Caucasus range.
Southern Caspian
Views of the Iranian coastline and the dense Alborz mountains bordering the sea.
Yangtze River
The silver thread of Asia's longest river winding through the industrial and agricultural heartland of China.
Wuyi Mountains
The misty, forest-covered peaks of Fujian province just before the flight crosses the sea to Taiwan.
Taiwan Strait
A busy maritime corridor filled with container ships and fishing boats on the final descent into Taoyuan.
Right side (Seat K) offers better views of the Black Sea coast during the initial hours if there is still daylight. It also provides a better angle for the Central Mountain Range of Taiwan during the descent. If you prefer avoiding the direct morning sun while over China, this is the side to choose.
Distance: 9,365 km (5,819 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 1 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Route Type: International
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