Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Taipei. Right-side seats offer superior scenery on both legs: the Thames estuary and English coast during departure, and the most dramatic approach to Taipei with views of the Taiwan Strait and coastal mountains during descent.

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Thames estuary and the Kent coastline as the aircraft climbs out on a typical eastbound departure. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the North Sea coast receding beneath you. Notable sights include: River Thames estuary, Kent coastline, Greater London sprawl, North Sea.

When landing at Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Taiwan Strait and the northern Taiwan coast as you descend toward Taipei. You'll see the dramatic transition from open water to the coastal plain and the Taipei Basin with surrounding mountains. Notable sights include: Taiwan Strait, northern Taiwan coastline, Taipei Basin, Yangmingshan volcanic peaks.

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Sungshan (TSA) takes Approximately 12.5 to 13.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Alps (visible from cruising altitude as a snow-capped ridge), the Mediterranean Sea, the Suez Canal region, the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean. Over Asia, you'll pass near the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau before descending toward Taiwan. The Suez Canal and Red Sea are particularly striking at altitude, appearing as thin linear features cutting through desert terrain. The transition from the Arabian Peninsula's arid landscape to the greener Indian subcontinent is also visually distinctive.