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TPE → TAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei) to Takamatsu Airport (Takamatsu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea's numerous islands and the northern coastline of Shikoku during the descent into Takamatsu.
Northern Taiwan Coastline
Bird's-eye view of the Tamsui River mouth and the rugged northern tip of Taiwan immediately after takeoff.
East China Sea
Vast blue ocean views with scattered cargo ships traversing the busy maritime routes between Taiwan and Japan.
Kyushu Coastline
Distant silhouettes of the volcanic mountains of southern Kyushu as the flight moves northeast.
Seto Inland Sea Islands
The highlight of the trip featuring the 'Shimanami Kaido' region and hundreds of tiny forested islands.
Takamatsu Port
A close-up view of the urban landscape and the ferry terminals as the plane lines up for the runway.
For morning flights (the most common schedule for TPE-TAK), the Left Side (Seat A) is ideal as the sun will be on the opposite side, preventing glare on your window. Keep your camera ready during the last 20 minutes of flight for the Seto Inland Sea national park views. In spring, you might spot the pink haze of cherry blossoms covering the hillsides of the islands below.
Taiwan Central Range
On clear days, see the distant, jagged peaks of Taiwan's high mountains shortly after departure.
Ryukyu Island Chain
Occasional sightings of the southern Japanese islands like Ishigaki or Okinawa depending on the specific air corridor.
Pacific Horizon
An uninterrupted view of the deep blue Pacific Ocean stretching toward the eastern horizon.
Sanuki Fuji (Mt. Iino)
The perfectly conical mountain that resembles Mount Fuji, a symbol of the Kagawa region, visible just before landing.
The Right Side (Seat K/F) is excellent for catching the sunrise on early morning departures. While it misses the bulk of the Seto Inland Sea islands, it offers a great look at 'Sanuki Fuji' (Mount Iino) during the final approach. Be aware that the sun will be directly hitting this side for much of the flight, so it can get quite warm if the window shade is left up.
Distance: 1,597 km (992 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min
Departure: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Arrival: TAK (34.214199066199996, 134.01600647)
Route Type: International
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