Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Taipei. While left offers good London departure views, right provides superior scenery for most of the flight. The right side captures the North European Plain, Alpine passes, Mediterranean coastlines, Middle Eastern deserts, and the final approach over Taiwan's dramatic northern coast and strait.

During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Thames estuary and the North Sea coastline as the aircraft climbs eastward from London City Airport. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the Kent marshlands spreading below. Notable sights include: River Thames estuary, North Sea coastline, Kent marshlands, Essex flatlands.

When landing at Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Taiwan Strait and the northern Taiwan coastline as the aircraft descends toward Taipei. You'll see the distinctive northeastern coast with its rugged headlands and the approach over the Taipei Basin. Notable sights include: Taiwan Strait, Keelung coastal headlands, Taipei Basin, northern Taiwan mountains.

The flight from City (LCY) to Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) takes Approximately 12-13 hours.

The flight path crosses the Alps (visible from either side depending on exact routing, typically around 2 hours into flight), the Mediterranean Sea, the Suez Canal region, the Red Sea, the Arabian Peninsula, the Persian Gulf, and the Indian Ocean. The right side generally offers better views of the Alps' southern slopes, the Mediterranean coast near Greece/Turkey, and the Middle Eastern terrain. Around 6-7 hours into the flight, the aircraft passes over the Suez Canal region where the Nile Delta's distinctive green agricultural land contrasts sharply with surrounding desert. The right side also captures views of the Arabian Peninsula's vast desert expanses and the Indian Ocean's open water before approaching Southeast Asia.