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Which side of the plane to sit from Taipei Songshan Airport (Taipei) to Taitung Airport (Fengnin)?

Our Recommendation
9.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Central Mountain Range, the 'spine' of Taiwan, along with a front-row seat to the lush Huadong Rift Valley during the descent into Taitung.

Right Side Highlights
9.5
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Taipei 101

A stunning close-up of the world-famous skyscraper as the plane climbs out of the Taipei basin.

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Central Mountain Range

Continuous views of massive peaks exceeding 3,000 meters, including Xueshan and the rugged alpine terrain.

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Huadong Rift Valley

The vibrant green agricultural valley sandwiched between the Central and Coastal mountain ranges.

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Luye Highland

The high-altitude plateau famous for hot air balloon festivals and paragliding, visible just before landing.

The right side is superior for mountain photography. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the peaks from the east. During summer months, look for the colorful hot air balloons over Luye if your flight is early or late in the day.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Taipei Urban Landscape

Aerial view of the Keelung River and the densely populated northern districts of Taipei shortly after takeoff.

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Gueishan Island

The iconic volcanic 'Turtle Island' floating in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Yilan County.

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Suhua Coastline

Dramatic views of the steep cliffs where the mountains meet the deep blue Pacific Ocean.

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Sanxiantai Bridge

The famous eight-arch pedestrian bridge connecting the mainland to a small offshore island near Chenggong.

Sit on the left if you prefer the vastness of the Pacific Ocean. To avoid harsh sun glare, choose the left side for afternoon flights. Keep an eye out for the distinct turquoise waters near Hualien's Qixingtan Beach.

Top Activities in Fengnin
Route Information

Distance: 261 km (162 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 26 min

Departure: TSA (25.06940078735352, 121.552001953125)

Arrival: TTT (22.7549991607666, 121.10199737548828)

Route Type: Domestic

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