Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Abu Dhabi to Taipei. While takeoff offers dramatic coastal and mountain views on the right, the landing approach into Taipei provides more sustained and iconic geography—the Taipei Basin, river system, and city skyline are more visually distinctive than the departure corridor. Left seats capture the approach narrative better.

During takeoff from Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Abu Dhabi typically departs eastbound (Runway 31L/31R). Right-side seats offer views of the Persian Gulf coastline, the Hajar Mountains rising inland to the southeast, and the contrast between coastal development and desert terrain. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf (immediate offshore), Hajar Mountains (southeast horizon), Abu Dhabi city grid (below during initial climb), Jebel Hafeet (distant peak, ~60 miles south-southeast).

When landing at Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Taipei typically lands westbound (Runway 10L/10R). Left-side seats provide views of the Taipei Basin, the Keelung River valley, and the northern coastal approach. The descent path over northern Taiwan offers clear sightlines to the city's geography and surrounding terrain. Notable sights include: Taipei 101 and downtown Taipei skyline, Keelung River (winding through the basin), Yangmingshan volcanic peaks (north of the city), Taiwan Strait coastline (northwest).

The flight from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) takes Approximately 5 hours 45 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, passing over the Indian subcontinent's eastern coast (Odisha/Andhra Pradesh region), then over the Andaman Sea. Notable midpoint features include the Andaman Islands (visible as small dark specks if crossing near them), the Myanmar coast, and the transition into Southeast Asian airspace. The Irrawaddy Delta region of Myanmar may be visible on southern routing variants. Most of the cruise occurs over open water with limited landmark visibility.