Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Francisco to Chung. The takeoff left-side advantage is strong but brief. Over the Pacific the views are featureless ocean for most of the flight regardless of side. On descent into Taichung, the right side delivers a sustained and dramatic view of Taiwan's Central Mountain Range that is genuinely one of the more spectacular approach views in East Asia.

During takeoff from San Francisco International (SFO), sit on the Left side for the best views. SFO typically departs northwest on runways 28L/28R, then turns north over the Bay. Left side gives you San Francisco city, the Bay Bridge, and the downtown skyline as you climb out over the water. Right side faces south toward the peninsula suburbs with less visual interest. Notable sights include: San Francisco downtown skyline, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Marin Headlands.

When landing at Taichung (TXG), sit on the Right side for the best views. RWY 36 is the primary arrival at Taichung (RCT/TXG), meaning aircraft approach from the south heading north. On right side you get views of the Central Mountain Range to the east, including Jade Mountain and the high peaks. Left side faces west toward the Taiwan Strait and the flat coastal plain, which is less dramatic. Notable sights include: Central Mountain Range (Zhongyang Shanmai), Jade Mountain (Yushan) massif, Taichung urban basin, Da'an River valley.

The flight from San Francisco International (SFO) to Taichung (TXG) takes Approximately 11 to 12 hours.

The great circle route crosses the North Pacific, passing south of the Aleutian Island chain, then over the open Pacific Ocean. The route descends toward Japan's Ryukyu Islands chain (Okinawa visible on clear days from low altitude), crosses the East China Sea, and approaches Taiwan from the northwest over the Taiwan Strait before turning south to align with Taichung.