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SYD → TPE
Which side of the plane to sit from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is preferred as it offers the best perspective of the Great Barrier Reef, the rugged Owen Stanley Range in Papua New Guinea, and the majestic Central Mountain Range of Taiwan during the final approach.
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Gold Coast
The iconic high-rises of Surfers Paradise and the long stretch of golden sand beaches along the Queensland coast.
Great Barrier Reef
Vibrant turquoise coral formations and sandy cays visible for several hundred miles as you fly north.
Owen Stanley Range
The dramatic, cloud-shrouded peaks of Papua New Guinea, including the famous Kokoda Track area.
Mount Mayon
Possible distant view of the Philippines' most active volcano, known for its near-perfect cone shape.
Central Mountain Range
Stunning views of Taiwan's 3,000-meter peaks as the plane aligns for its landing at Taoyuan.
The right side is superior for daylight photography of the Great Barrier Reef. For the best views of Taiwan's mountains, try to book a flight that arrives in the early morning or mid-afternoon when the light hits the peaks from the east or west, highlighting the ridges.
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Sydney Skyline
Panoramic views of the CBD, Sydney Harbour, and the Opera House immediately following a northward departure.
Hunter Valley
Aerial view of the lush vineyards and rolling hills of New South Wales' premier wine region.
Gulf of Papua
Observation of the vast river deltas and murky coastal waters where the fly river meets the sea.
Luzon Coastline
Vistas of the western coast of the Philippines, including the rugged terrain of the Zambales Mountains.
Taiwan Strait
On descent, view the busy shipping lanes and the flat, industrial western coastline of Taiwan.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the South China Sea. During the approach into Taipei, this side provides a clear view of the urban sprawl and the wind farms lining the western coast of the island.
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Get eSIMs for TaiwanDistance: 7,285 km (4,527 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 34 min
Departure: SYD (-33.94609832763672, 151.177001953125)
Arrival: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Route Type: International
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