Loading map...
TPE → HIJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei) to Hiroshima Airport (Hiroshima)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Ryukyu island chain during the cruise and an incredible panoramic perspective of the Seto Inland Sea's numerous islands and bridges during the descent into Hiroshima.
Ryukyu Archipelago
Spot the turquoise coral reefs surrounding Okinawa and the Amami islands as the flight tracks northeast toward Japan.
Shikoku Coastline
Stunning views of Cape Ashizuri and the southern Pacific-facing cliffs of Shikoku island during the mid-flight transition.
Mount Ishizuchi
View the highest peak in Western Japan, often capped with snow in winter, as you cross over Shikoku.
Seto Inland Sea Islands
A breathtaking mosaic of hundreds of small islands and the Shimanami Kaido bridge system during the descent phase.
The right side is essential for the scenic approach into HIJ. Request a seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the 'thousand islands' of the Seto Inland Sea. Late afternoon flights provide a spectacular sunset reflecting off the water between the islands.
Northern Taiwan Coastline
Dramatic views of the Tamsui River mouth and the rugged mountains of Keelung immediately after takeoff from TPE.
Sakurajima Volcano
Depending on the specific airway, you can often see the active volcanic plume of Sakurajima as you pass western Kyushu.
Hiroshima Bay
Aerial views of the northern Seto Inland Sea and the coastal urban sprawl of Hiroshima city during the final approach.
Sit on the left for the best morning light without glare. Watch for the sharp transition from Taiwan's urban landscape to the deep blue of the East China Sea within the first 15 minutes of flight.
Distance: 1,533 km (953 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Arrival: HIJ (34.4361000061, 132.91900634799998)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.