While the takeoff offers dramatic Cascade and Rainier views, the landing approach into Taipei provides more sustained scenic interest: the Taiwan Strait crossing, the northern Taiwan coastline, volcanic peaks, and the sprawling Taipei Basin. Right side captures both the approach corridor and the destination geography.
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Flight Path
Seattle to Taipei is 6,048 miles (9,734 km), a flight of about 11 hours 15 minutes.
Pacific Ocean (open water for 6+ hours), Aleutian Islands region (far north, rarely visible on standard routing), Japanese archipelago (Honshu and Hokkaido may be visible on northerly routing), East China Sea, and the approach to Taiwan through the Taiwan Strait
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BFI
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Cascade Range and Mount Rainier during the initial climb-out heading southeast. Right side faces the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains, but the Cascades are more dramatic and snow-capped year-round.
Landing at TSA
RIGHTRight side provides views of Taiwan's northern coast, the Taipei Basin, and the approach into Sungshan. The descent path typically brings the aircraft over the Taiwan Strait and coastal features before turning inland toward the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) to Sungshan (TSA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Taipei. While the takeoff offers dramatic Cascade and Rainier views, the landing approach into Taipei provides more sustained scenic interest: the Taiwan Strait crossing, the northern Taiwan coastline, volcanic peaks, and the sprawling Taipei Basin. Right side captures both the approach corridor and the destination geography.
What can I see during takeoff from Boeing Fld King Co International in Seattle?
During takeoff from Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Cascade Range and Mount Rainier during the initial climb-out heading southeast. Right side faces the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains, but the Cascades are more dramatic and snow-capped year-round. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier (14,410 ft, visible 50+ miles southeast), Cascade Range spine, Lake Union and Lake Washington (urban water features below), Puget Sound coastline to the west.
What can I see when landing at Sungshan in Taipei?
When landing at Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of Taiwan's northern coast, the Taipei Basin, and the approach into Sungshan. The descent path typically brings the aircraft over the Taiwan Strait and coastal features before turning inland toward the airport. Notable sights include: Taiwan Strait (body of water to the west), northern Taiwan coastline with Keelung area, Taipei Basin and urban sprawl, Yangmingshan volcanic peaks (north of Taipei).
How long is the flight from Seattle to Taipei?
The flight from Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) to Sungshan (TSA) takes about 11 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,048 miles (9,734 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Seattle to Taipei flight path pass over?
Pacific Ocean (open water for 6+ hours), Aleutian Islands region (far north, rarely visible on standard routing), Japanese archipelago (Honshu and Hokkaido may be visible on northerly routing), East China Sea, and the approach to Taiwan through the Taiwan Strait