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NGO → TPE
Which side of the plane to sit from Chubu Centrair International Airport (Nagoya) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a spectacular corridor along Japan's southern coast and the Ryukyu island chain, offering a vibrant mix of mountainous terrain and tropical coral reefs before reaching Taipei.
Ise Bay & Shima
Panoramic views of the NGO artificial island and the jagged coastline of the Shima Peninsula immediately after takeoff.
Kii Mountain Range
Deeply forested mountains and sacred valleys of the Kumano Kodo region as the flight crosses the peninsula.
Amami Oshima
Mid-flight views of turquoise lagoons and coral reefs surrounding this major island in the Ryukyu archipelago.
Okinawa Main Island
A bird's-eye view of Naha city and the sprawling white sand beaches along the southern Ryukyu chain.
Keelung Coastline
During the final descent into Taiwan, look for the rugged cliffs of the northern coast and the busy international port.
Taipei Outskirts
Views of the dense urban sprawl and lush green hills surrounding the Taipei basin before touching down at Taoyuan.
For the best experience, book a morning flight to have the sun behind the aircraft, which enhances the colors of the coral reefs near Okinawa. About 90-100 minutes after takeoff from Nagoya, keep your eyes peeled for the distinct emerald waters of the Ryukyu Islands. During the winter months, look for snow caps on the Kii Peninsula mountains shortly after departure.
Suzuka Circuit
If the flight path banks north, the famous Formula 1 racing track in Mie Prefecture is occasionally visible.
Shikoku Mountains
Distant silhouettes of the high peaks of central Shikoku visible across the Kii Channel.
Kyushu Volcanoes
On very clear days, the distant plumes or calderas of Kyushu's volcanic range like Mount Aso can be spotted.
East China Sea
A vast, serene expanse of ocean that characterizes the middle segment of the flight route.
Taiwan Coastal Wind Farms
The northwestern coast of Taiwan features hundreds of white wind turbines lining the Taiwan Strait during the final approach.
Choose the right side for late afternoon or sunset flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the Pacific Ocean. While much of the flight is over water, the right side offers a great view of the industrial and coastal development of western Taiwan during the landing sequence at TPE. Look for the massive wind farm clusters along the coastline about 15 minutes before landing.
Distance: 1,849 km (1,149 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 28 min
Departure: NGO (34.8583984375, 136.80499267578122)
Arrival: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Route Type: International
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