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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (LCY) to Sungshan (TSA)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Taipei. While takeoff from London City offers brief but interesting Thames estuary views on the right, the approach into Taipei on the left provides more sustained and dramatic scenery—the Taiwan Strait, northern coastline, and the Taipei Basin with Taipei 101 visible during descent. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.

What can I see during takeoff from City in London?

During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Thames estuary and North Sea coastline as the aircraft climbs eastward from London City Airport. The river's distinctive meanders and the Kent marshlands are clearly visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: River Thames estuary, North Sea coastline, Kent marshlands, Essex flatlands.

What can I see when landing at Sungshan in Taipei?

When landing at Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Taipei. The aircraft approaches from the northwest, and left-side windows face the Taiwan Strait, the northern coast of Taiwan, and the Taipei Basin with Taipei 101 and surrounding urban landscape visible during final approach. Notable sights include: Taiwan Strait, Taipei Basin, Taipei 101, northern Taiwan coastline.

How long is the flight from London to Taipei?

The flight from City (LCY) to Sungshan (TSA) takes Approximately 13-14 hours.

What does the London to Taipei flight path pass over?

The flight path crosses the Alps (visible during the first 2-3 hours), the Mediterranean Sea, the Suez Canal and Red Sea, the Arabian Peninsula, the Indian Ocean, and the Bay of Bengal before reaching Southeast Asia. Over the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, the Himalayas, Indus River valley, and Mekong Delta are visible on clear days. The approach to Taiwan crosses the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.