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REP → TPE
Which side of the plane to sit from Siem Reap International Airport (Siem-reap) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the South China Sea followed by a stunning panorama of Taiwan's Central Mountain Range and major coastal cities during the approach.
Hainan Tropical Coast
The southern tip of Hainan Island, known for its tropical resorts and white sandy beaches, visible depending on the specific flight corridor.
South China Sea Atolls
Occasional sightings of remote coral atolls and turquoise reefs scattered throughout the deep blue sea.
Central Mountain Range
The breathtaking 'backbone' of Taiwan, featuring dramatic peaks like Jade Mountain that often rise above the cloud layer.
Kaohsiung & Tainan
A bird's-eye view of Taiwan's major southern urban centers and the massive industrial infrastructure of Kaohsiung Harbor.
Taoyuan Cityscape
The final descent offers a detailed view of the dense urban layout and many industrial parks surrounding the airport.
Sit on the right side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and get the best lighting for photos of the Central Mountain Range. This side is consistently better for seeing the island's geography during the northward leg of the journey.
Siem Reap Basin
Aerial views of the lush Cambodian countryside and the intricate irrigation patterns near Tonle Sap shortly after takeoff.
Annamite Mountains
The rugged, mist-covered mountain range that forms the natural border between Laos and Vietnam.
Gulf of Tonkin
A vast expanse of water where you can often spot large clusters of fishing vessels and cargo ships.
Taiwan Strait
View one of the world's busiest shipping lanes as the flight aligns for its final approach into Taoyuan.
The left side is preferable for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Taiwan Strait. Keep an eye out for the hazy outlines of the Fujian coastline on very clear days during the descent.
Distance: 2,238 km (1,391 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 59 min
Departure: REP (13.410699844400003, 103.81300354)
Arrival: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Route Type: International
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