Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Baku. Right-side seats capture the more dramatic departure scenery from Taipei (Taiwan Strait and volcanic peaks). While left seats have advantages on landing, the eastbound climb-out from TPE is the flight's most visually distinctive segment, and right-side positioning maximizes that experience.

During takeoff from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Taipei Taoyuan typically departs eastbound (Runway 05L/05R) or westbound (Runway 23L/23R). Right-side seats on eastbound departures offer views of the Taiwan Strait and the northern Taiwan coast as you climb. Westbound departures favor left seats, but eastbound is more common for northern routes like this one. Notable sights include: Taiwan Strait (immediate offshore waters), Yangmingshan volcanic peaks (northwest of Taipei, visible as dark ridges), northern Taiwan coastline near Keelung, Taipei basin urban sprawl.

When landing at Bina (BAK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Baku's Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GNY) uses Runway 10/28. Approaches typically come from the west over the Caspian Sea. Left-side seats on westerly approaches provide views of the Caspian coastline, the Absheron Peninsula, and Baku's distinctive waterfront as you descend toward the runway. Notable sights include: Caspian Sea (dominant water body), Absheron Peninsula (narrow spit of land extending into the sea), Baku city waterfront with the Old City and modern Flame Towers, oil derricks and industrial infrastructure on the peninsula.

The flight from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Bina (BAK) takes Approximately 5 hours 45 minutes.

The flight path crosses the East China Sea heading northwest, passing over or near the Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa region) at mid-flight. Further along, you'll cross into Chinese airspace over the East China Sea, then transition over the Korean Peninsula or Yellow Sea depending on routing. The final leg crosses the Bohai Sea and enters Russian airspace over the Caucasus region before descending into Baku. The Caspian Sea becomes visible about 30 minutes before landing.