Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Alice Springs. Right-side seats capture the dramatic departure over Taiwan's northeast coast and Pacific, while the landing view is relatively comparable on both sides. The takeoff advantage outweighs the landing, making right the better overall choice for this route.

During takeoff from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Right side for the best views. TPE typically departs eastbound (Runway 05L/05R). Right-side seats face toward the Pacific Ocean and the northeastern Taiwan coast, offering views of the Taipei Basin and coastal geography immediately after rotation. Notable sights include: Taipei Basin urban sprawl, Keelung Harbor to the northeast, northern Taiwan coastline, Pacific Ocean horizon.

When landing at Alice Springs (ASP), sit on the Left side for the best views. ASP uses Runway 09/27; approach typically comes from the west (Runway 27). Left-side seats face north during final approach, providing views of the MacDonnell Ranges and the red desert terrain surrounding Alice Springs. Notable sights include: MacDonnell Ranges (East and West), red desert plains, Todd River valley, Alice Springs township.

The flight from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Alice Springs (ASP) takes Approximately 7 hours 45 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the South China Sea heading southwest, passing east of the Philippines (Luzon visible on left side during cruise if daylight permits), then continues over the Celebes Sea and Banda Sea. The Timor Sea crossing follows, with Timor Island potentially visible on the left during late-cruise phases. The final approach into Australia crosses the Great Sandy Desert and Tanami Desert before reaching the MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs. Most of the 7+ hour cruise occurs over open ocean with limited landmark visibility.