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KMQ → TPE
Which side of the plane to sit from Komatsu Airport (Kanazawa) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of Japan's mountainous interior, including Mount Haku, followed by the rugged coastline of Kyushu and the urban sprawl of Taipei upon arrival.
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Mount Haku (Hakusan)
Stunning views of one of Japan's three holy mountains immediately after takeoff from Komatsu.
Kyushu Coastline
Dramatic aerial views of the western Kyushu coast, including the many islands of the Goto archipelago.
Kansai Distant View
On clear days, the distant plains of Kyoto and the Osaka bay area are visible to the south.
Taipei 101
Frequent views of the iconic skyscraper and the dense Taipei basin during the landing approach.
Sakurajima
Distant views of the active volcanic peaks in southern Japan as you cross the East China Sea.
Choose a window seat on the left for the most dramatic transition from Japanese alpine scenery to the subtropical greenery of Taiwan. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you or overhead, highlighting the textures of the mountains. During descent into TPE, the left side frequently aligns with the Taipei city center.
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Vast, unobstructed views of the deep blue waters and major international shipping lanes.
Oki Islands
Small, remote volcanic islands visible off the coast of the San'in region.
Tsushima Strait
The historic maritime passage between Japan and the Korean Peninsula.
Yangmingshan
The lush green volcanic mountains of northern Taiwan visible during the final minutes of flight.
East China Sea Sunset
Exceptional golden hour views and ocean reflections on late afternoon or evening flights.
The right side is best for passengers who prefer the tranquility of the open ocean. On late afternoon flights, this side offers front-row seats to the sunset over the East China Sea. When approaching Taiwan, look for the Tamsui River mouth and the rugged cliffs of the northern coast.
Book Hotels in TaipeiDistance: 1,916 km (1,191 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 33 min
Departure: KMQ (36.39459991455078, 136.40699768066406)
Arrival: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Route Type: International
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