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RMQ → XMN
Which side of the plane to sit from Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport (Taichung) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of Taiwan's central peaks during the initial climb and provides a front-row seat to the historic Kinmen Islands and Xiamen's southern urban skyline during the final approach.
Taichung Skyline
Immediate views of Taichung's dense urban core and the prominent high-rises of the Xitun District shortly after takeoff.
Central Mountain Range
A sweeping vista of Taiwan's mountainous interior to the south as the aircraft gains altitude and heads west.
Taichung Power Plant
The massive chimneys of the world's largest coal-fired power station are clearly visible at the edge of the coast.
Kinmen Islands
A unique aerial perspective of Great and Lesser Kinmen, located just a few kilometers off the coast of mainland China.
Siming District
Panoramic views of Xiamen's most developed district, including the Yanwu Bridge and the Twin Towers (Shimao Straits Tower).
Book a window seat toward the front to avoid wing obstruction. For the best lighting, choose morning flights as the sun will be behind or above the plane, illuminating the Fujian coastline and Kinmen clearly. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes before landing to capture the proximity of Kinmen to Xiamen.
Dajia River Estuary
The scenic meeting point of the Dajia River and the Taiwan Strait, featuring intricate sandbar patterns.
Miaoli Wind Farms
Lines of offshore and coastal wind turbines stretching along the northwestern coast of Taiwan.
Taiwan Strait Shipping
One of the world's busiest shipping lanes, often dotted with massive cargo ships and tankers.
Fujian Coastal Hills
The rugged, verdant hills of Quanzhou and northern Xiamen as the aircraft crosses the mainland coastline.
Xiamen Bridge
Views of the infrastructure connecting Xiamen Island to the mainland, including the Haicang and Xiamen Bridges.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. It provides a better view of the northern industrial zones of Xiamen and the bridges during the descent. Watch for the 'Huli District' landscape as you cross the northern shore of the island.
Distance: 254 km (158 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 25 min
Departure: RMQ (24.26469993591309, 120.62100219726562)
Arrival: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Route Type: International
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