Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kaohsiung to Shanghai. Left seats capture the most dramatic geography: Taiwan's mountainous spine during departure, the Taiwan Strait's open expanse, and the Yangtze estuary's complex delta system during approach. The landing view is particularly rewarding with the river channels and Shanghai's urban density.

During takeoff from Kaohsiung International (KHH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Kaohsiung typically departs runway 07L/25R or 07R/25L. Northbound departures (runway 07) climb over the Taiwan Strait with the western coast of Taiwan visible on the left and the Strait opening to the right. Right-side seats capture the open water and the gradual coastline receding southward. Notable sights include: Taiwan western coastline (Kaohsiung city and harbor below), Taiwan Strait (expanding northward), Penghu Islands (small archipelago visible ~40 nm northwest), Central Mountain Range (distant ridge on left horizon).

When landing at Shanghai Pudong International (PVG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approach to Shanghai Pudong typically uses runways 08L/26R or 08R/26L. Westbound approaches descend over the Yangtze River estuary and Hangzhou Bay. Left-side seats face the river delta, the Yangtze's multiple channels, and the approach path over water before crossing into Pudong's eastern districts. Notable sights include: Yangtze River estuary (braided channels and mudflats), Hangzhou Bay (broad water body to the south), Shanghai urban sprawl (Pudong's high-rise district and Huangpu River), Yangtze bridges (multiple crossings visible in approach corridor).

The flight from Kaohsiung International (KHH) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

Taiwan Strait (open water, ~80 nm wide), Zhejiang Province coastline (approaching from the south with low hills visible), Hangzhou Bay (broad shallow bay with tidal mudflats), East China Sea transition zone (shift from strait to coastal waters)