Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Taipei. The right side wins overall due to the dramatic LA departure views of the coastline and San Gabriel Mountains. The mid-flight over the Pacific offers little from either side, and while the left side is better for Taipei arrival, the takeoff spectacle from the right is the more memorable visual event of the journey.

During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAX departures on runways 24L/24R head westward over the Pacific before turning north, and right-side seats get a sweeping look back at the Santa Monica Bay coastline, the LA Basin, and the San Gabriel Mountains as the aircraft banks. Left side faces open ocean immediately after rotation. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Bay coastline, downtown Los Angeles skyline to the northeast, San Gabriel Mountains, Palos Verdes Peninsula.

When landing at Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Left side for the best views. TSA sits on the north side of Taipei, and aircraft typically approach from the northeast over the Taiwan Strait or descend from the north. Left-side seats get a clear view of Taipei Basin, the Tamsui River, and the surrounding volcanic hills of Yangmingshan. Right side faces toward the Central Mountain Range interior. Notable sights include: Taipei Basin urban grid, Tamsui River, Yangmingshan volcanic hills, Keelung River confluence.

The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Sungshan (TSA) takes Approximately 12 to 13 hours.

The great circle route from LAX to TSA tracks northwest over the Pacific, passing south of the Aleutian Islands chain, crossing the North Pacific with occasional views of isolated cloud systems and ocean. The route descends toward Japan's Ryukyu Islands chain (Okinawa visible on clear days), then crosses the East China Sea before reaching Taiwan's northern coast. No significant landmasses are visible for roughly 8 of the 12 hours.