Right-side seats capture the dramatic volcanic scenery of eastern Bali during departure and maintain views of the Philippine Sea and Taiwan's eastern coast during the long cruise phase. While landing favors the left, the takeoff and cruise segments offer more visually distinctive geography on the right.
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Flight Path
Denpasar to Taipei is 2,376 miles (3,823 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Philippine Sea at cruise altitude (typically FL350-FL380). Notable features include the Balintang Channel between Luzon and Babuyan Islands (visible if routing passes near the Philippines), the Bashi Channel, and the approach to Taiwan's eastern coast near Hualien. The Cordillera Central mountain range of Luzon may be visible on the western horizon during the cruise phase if the aircraft tracks northwestward. The flight typically passes east of the Philippines main island chain, offering views of open ocean for much of the journey, with Taiwan's east coast (Hualien area) becoming visible approximately 30-40 minutes before landing.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DPS
RIGHTDPS typically departs runway 09L/27R (east-west orientation). Right-side seats offer views of Mount Agung and the volcanic ridge system as the aircraft climbs northeast over eastern Bali, while left seats face the Indian Ocean.
Landing at TSA
LEFTTSA (Sungshan) uses runway 10/28 (roughly east-west). Approaching from the south, left-side seats provide direct views of Taipei 101, the Taipei basin, and the Xueshan Range as the aircraft descends over northern Taiwan.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Sungshan (TSA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denpasar to Taipei. Right-side seats capture the dramatic volcanic scenery of eastern Bali during departure and maintain views of the Philippine Sea and Taiwan's eastern coast during the long cruise phase. While landing favors the left, the takeoff and cruise segments offer more visually distinctive geography on the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?
During takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Right side for the best views. DPS typically departs runway 09L/27R (east-west orientation). Right-side seats offer views of Mount Agung and the volcanic ridge system as the aircraft climbs northeast over eastern Bali, while left seats face the Indian Ocean. Notable sights include: Mount Agung (3,142m active volcano), Bali's central volcanic ridge, Lombok Strait, eastern Bali coastline.
What can I see when landing at Sungshan in Taipei?
When landing at Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Left side for the best views. TSA (Sungshan) uses runway 10/28 (roughly east-west). Approaching from the south, left-side seats provide direct views of Taipei 101, the Taipei basin, and the Xueshan Range as the aircraft descends over northern Taiwan. Notable sights include: Taipei 101 tower, Taipei basin urban sprawl, Xueshan Range (Snow Mountain range), Tamsui River valley.
How long is the flight from Denpasar to Taipei?
The flight from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Sungshan (TSA) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,376 miles (3,823 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denpasar to Taipei flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Philippine Sea at cruise altitude (typically FL350-FL380). Notable features include the Balintang Channel between Luzon and Babuyan Islands (visible if routing passes near the Philippines), the Bashi Channel, and the approach to Taiwan's eastern coast near Hualien. The Cordillera Central mountain range of Luzon may be visible on the western horizon during the cruise phase if the aircraft tracks northwestward. The flight typically passes east of the Philippines main island chain, offering views of open ocean for much of the journey, with Taiwan's east coast (Hualien area) becoming visible approximately 30-40 minutes before landing.