The right side combines a rare clear-day view of Mount Fuji and the Izu coastline on departure with a scenic volcanic mountain and river-delta approach into Taipei, while the left side spends most of the flight over open, featureless ocean.
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Flight Path
Tokyo to Taipei is 1,355 miles (2,181 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
East China Sea crossing with occasional distant views of the northern Ryukyu Islands near Okinawa before descent toward Taiwan
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from NRT
RIGHTDeparting Narita to the south and then turning southwest, the right side offers a chance to see Mount Fuji's snow-capped cone rising above the Kanto plain, along with the Izu Peninsula's rugged coastline as the aircraft climbs out over Suruga Bay. The left side mostly shows the flat, hazy Boso Peninsula and open Pacific.
Landing at TPE
RIGHTOn approach into Taipei from the north, the right side gives views of the volcanic peaks of the Datun Mountain Group (Yangmingshan) and the Tamsui River delta before the final turn onto the runway. The left side mainly overlooks the flatter eastern suburbs and ocean haze.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Taipei. The right side combines a rare clear-day view of Mount Fuji and the Izu coastline on departure with a scenic volcanic mountain and river-delta approach into Taipei, while the left side spends most of the flight over open, featureless ocean.
What can I see during takeoff from New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
During takeoff from New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Narita to the south and then turning southwest, the right side offers a chance to see Mount Fuji's snow-capped cone rising above the Kanto plain, along with the Izu Peninsula's rugged coastline as the aircraft climbs out over Suruga Bay. The left side mostly shows the flat, hazy Boso Peninsula and open Pacific. Notable sights include: Mount Fuji, Izu Peninsula, Suruga Bay, Boso Peninsula coastline.
What can I see when landing at Chiang Kai Shek International in Taipei?
When landing at Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Taipei from the north, the right side gives views of the volcanic peaks of the Datun Mountain Group (Yangmingshan) and the Tamsui River delta before the final turn onto the runway. The left side mainly overlooks the flatter eastern suburbs and ocean haze. Notable sights include: Yangmingshan volcanic peaks, Tamsui River delta, Taipei Basin, Guanyin Mountain.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Taipei?
The flight from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,355 miles (2,181 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tokyo to Taipei flight path pass over?
East China Sea crossing with occasional distant views of the northern Ryukyu Islands near Okinawa before descent toward Taiwan