While takeoff offers interesting views of Taiwan's coast and strait, the landing approach into Seattle provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery: the Cascade Range, Mount Rainier, and Puget Sound's intricate island geography create a more memorable window experience than the departure from Kaohsiung.
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Flight Path
Kaohsiung to Seattle is 6,234 miles (10,033 km), a flight of about 11 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the North Pacific, passing north of Hawaii (typically 200+ miles distant, not visible). Notable geographic transitions include: the Pacific Ocean's open water for 8+ hours, the Aleutian Islands region (far north of typical routing, not visible), and approach to the Pacific Northwest coast. The route generally follows a great-circle path across the northern Pacific, with no major visible landmarks during the mid-ocean portion. Coastal features become visible only in the final 1-2 hours as the aircraft approaches North America: the Olympic Peninsula, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Cascade Range appear on the eastern horizon during descent.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from KHH
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Taiwan Strait and the western coastal plains as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Kaohsiung. You'll see the industrial port facilities and the transition from urban development to open water.
Landing at SEA
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach into Seattle-Tacoma. You'll see the Cascade Range to the east, Mount Rainier (weather permitting), and the Puget Sound's complex waterways as you descend toward the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kaohsiung International (KHH) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kaohsiung to Seattle. While takeoff offers interesting views of Taiwan's coast and strait, the landing approach into Seattle provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery: the Cascade Range, Mount Rainier, and Puget Sound's intricate island geography create a more memorable window experience than the departure from Kaohsiung.
What can I see during takeoff from Kaohsiung International in Kaohsiung?
During takeoff from Kaohsiung International (KHH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Taiwan Strait and the western coastal plains as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Kaohsiung. You'll see the industrial port facilities and the transition from urban development to open water. Notable sights include: Taiwan Strait (west), Kaohsiung Harbor and port infrastructure, Western Taiwan coastal plains, Formosa Island outline (distant).
What can I see when landing at Seattle Tacoma International in Seattle?
When landing at Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach into Seattle-Tacoma. You'll see the Cascade Range to the east, Mount Rainier (weather permitting), and the Puget Sound's complex waterways as you descend toward the airport. Notable sights include: Cascade Range (eastern horizon), Mount Rainier (visible on clear days, southeast), Puget Sound and its islands, Seattle skyline and downtown core.
How long is the flight from Kaohsiung to Seattle?
The flight from Kaohsiung International (KHH) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes about 11 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,234 miles (10,033 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Kaohsiung to Seattle flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Pacific, passing north of Hawaii (typically 200+ miles distant, not visible). Notable geographic transitions include: the Pacific Ocean's open water for 8+ hours, the Aleutian Islands region (far north of typical routing, not visible), and approach to the Pacific Northwest coast. The route generally follows a great-circle path across the northern Pacific, with no major visible landmarks during the mid-ocean portion. Coastal features become visible only in the final 1-2 hours as the aircraft approaches North America: the Olympic Peninsula, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Cascade Range appear on the eastern horizon during descent.