Loading map...
TPE → SHE
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei) to Taoxian Airport (Shenyang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the East China coastline, including the Yangtze River Delta and the mountainous Shandong Peninsula.
Northern Taiwan Coast
Dramatic views of Yangmingshan National Park and the Tamsui River mouth immediately after takeoff from TPE.
Yangtze River Estuary
The massive scale of the Yangtze River meeting the East China Sea, showing distinct sediment color shifts.
Shanghai & Ningbo Ports
View the world's busiest shipping lanes and the expansive infrastructure of the East China coastline.
Shandong Peninsula
Aerial perspective of the rugged Laoshan mountains and the coastal city of Qingdao's unique architecture.
Panjin Red Beach
During autumn descent, look for the unique crimson-colored saline wetlands of the Liaohe River Delta.
Sit on the left for a sunset view on evening flights. On clear days, the transition from the turquoise East China Sea to the industrial yellow of the Bohai Sea is visually striking. Aim for a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion over the coastal landmarks.
Matsu Islands
View of the strategic archipelago off the coast of Fujian shortly after reaching cruise altitude.
Jeju Island (Distant)
On very clear days, the silhouette of South Korea's Hallasan volcano may be visible across the Yellow Sea.
Dalian & Lushun
Excellent views of the Liaodong Peninsula's tip, including the historic port of Dalian and its modern skyscrapers.
Liaoning Industrial Heartland
Watch the dense urban sprawl and industrial development as the flight turns inland toward Shenyang.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides the best perspective of the Liaodong Peninsula's geography during the final descent phase into SHE. Keep an eye out for large-scale offshore wind farms in the Bohai Gulf.
Distance: 1,853 km (1,151 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 28 min
Departure: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Arrival: SHE (41.63980102539063, 123.48300170898438)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.