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KNH → RMQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Kinmen Airport (Kinmen) to Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport (Taichung)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the contrasting landscapes, from the dense high-rises of Xiamen during takeoff to the picturesque Gaomei Wetlands upon arrival in Taichung.
Xiamen Skyline
Clear views of the impressive coastal skyscrapers and urban sprawl of Xiamen, China, just across the water.
Mashan Observation Post
The northernmost point of Kinmen, historically significant for its proximity to the mainland.
Taiwan Strait Lanes
Observation of major international shipping routes with numerous container ships and fishing vessels.
Gaomei Wetlands
The iconic row of wind turbines and sprawling tidal flats during the descent into Taichung.
Dajia District
The dense residential patterns of northern Taichung as the aircraft aligns with the runway.
Choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to get the best lighting on the Xiamen coast without sun glare. During the final 10 minutes of the flight, keep your camera ready for the Gaomei Wetlands wind turbines which are a highlight of the RMQ approach.
Lieyu (Little Kinmen)
Aerial view of the smaller, lush island located to the southwest of the main Kinmen island.
Port of Taichung
The massive industrial infrastructure and colorful shipping containers of Taiwan's second-largest port.
Mitsui Outlet Ferris Wheel
A prominent landmark near the harbor area easily visible during the low-altitude approach.
Central Mountain Range
On clear days, the distant but majestic silhouette of Taiwan's high mountain spine.
Changhua Plains
The patchwork of agricultural fields stretching south from the Taichung metropolitan area.
The right side is best during afternoon flights to avoid the western sun. It provides an excellent perspective of the industrial might of Taichung Port. Look for the Central Mountain Range in the background; they are most visible in the autumn and winter months when the air is clearer.
Distance: 230 km (143 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 23 min
Departure: KNH (24.4279, 118.359001)
Arrival: RMQ (24.26469993591309, 120.62100219726562)
Route Type: Domestic
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