Hangzhou to Taipei flight pathHGHTPE

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Flight time1h 20m
Distance360
Heading172° → 172°

Hangzhou to Taipei is 360 miles (579 km), a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.

Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side wins narrowly thanks to a more consistently scenic profile — the estuary and bay views on departure plus a decent look at Taiwan's coastline on arrival, whereas the right side is mostly open water until the final approach.

Takeoff · HGHLEFTQiantang River estuary, Hangzhou Bay, Hangzhou city outskirts
Landing · TPERIGHTDatun volcanic range, Yangmingshan National Park, northern Taiwan coastline

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Taiwan Strait, open water with occasional fishing vessel traffic, no land visible at cruise midpoint

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Hangzhou (left side) — Qiantang River estuary, Hangzhou Bay, Hangzhou city outskirts, coastal wetlands

Takeoff from HGH

LEFT

Departing HGH southbound, the left side offers views over Hangzhou Bay and the Qiantang River estuary, with the city of Hangzhou and its reservoir-dotted hills receding behind. The coastline and bay waters give a nice contrast of land and water right after takeoff.

Qiantang River estuaryHangzhou BayHangzhou city outskirtscoastal wetlands
Aerial window seat view during landing at Taipei (right side) — Datun volcanic range, Yangmingshan National Park, northern Taiwan coastline, Taipei Basin edge

Landing at TPE

RIGHT

On approach into TPE from the north, the right side reveals the rugged coastline of northern Taiwan and the volcanic peaks of the Datun mountain range near Yangmingshan, followed by the Taipei Basin. This is far more dramatic than the flatter Taoyuan plain visible on the left during final approach.

Datun volcanic rangeYangmingshan National Parknorthern Taiwan coastlineTaipei Basin edge

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Xiaoshan (HGH) to Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hangzhou to Taipei. The left side wins narrowly thanks to a more consistently scenic profile — the estuary and bay views on departure plus a decent look at Taiwan's coastline on arrival, whereas the right side is mostly open water until the final approach.

What can I see during takeoff from Xiaoshan in Hangzhou?

During takeoff from Xiaoshan (HGH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing HGH southbound, the left side offers views over Hangzhou Bay and the Qiantang River estuary, with the city of Hangzhou and its reservoir-dotted hills receding behind. The coastline and bay waters give a nice contrast of land and water right after takeoff. Notable sights include: Qiantang River estuary, Hangzhou Bay, Hangzhou city outskirts, coastal wetlands.

What can I see when landing at Chiang Kai Shek International in Taipei?

When landing at Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into TPE from the north, the right side reveals the rugged coastline of northern Taiwan and the volcanic peaks of the Datun mountain range near Yangmingshan, followed by the Taipei Basin. This is far more dramatic than the flatter Taoyuan plain visible on the left during final approach. Notable sights include: Datun volcanic range, Yangmingshan National Park, northern Taiwan coastline, Taipei Basin edge.

How long is the flight from Hangzhou to Taipei?

The flight from Xiaoshan (HGH) to Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 360 miles (579 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Hangzhou to Taipei flight path pass over?

Taiwan Strait, open water with occasional fishing vessel traffic, no land visible at cruise midpoint