Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Sapporo. Left seats capture the most compelling geography on both legs: Taiwan's northern coastline and Strait during departure, and Ishikari Bay, the Chitose River valley, and Sapporo's setting during arrival. The route crosses the East China Sea with limited mid-flight landmarks, making the terminal views more valuable.

During takeoff from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Right side for the best views. TPE typically departs runway 05L/05R (northeast heading). Right-side seats face the Taiwan Strait and northern Taiwan's coastline during initial climb, with clear views of the Taipei Basin and coastal geography before turning north toward Japan. Notable sights include: Taipei Basin urban sprawl, Taiwan Strait (East China Sea), northern Taiwan coastline near Keelung, Yangmingshan volcanic plateau to the northwest.

When landing at Chitose International Airport (CTS), sit on the Left side for the best views. CTS (Chitose) typically uses runways 01L/01R or 19L/19R depending on wind. For northbound arrivals, left-side seats during descent on runway 01 approach offer views of Ishikari Bay, the Ishikari Plain agricultural region, and Sapporo's urban area. Runway 19 approaches from the south also favor left seats for views of Lake Shikotsu and the Chitose River valley. Notable sights include: Ishikari Bay (northern approach) or Lake Shikotsu (southern approach), Chitose River valley, Sapporo urban grid, Daisetsuzan mountain range (distant, on horizon).

The flight from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Chitose International Airport (CTS) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the East China Sea (Strait of Japan) for roughly 2 hours. At cruise altitude (33,000-35,000 feet), the sea surface is visible but featureless. The Oki Islands (Japanese territory) may be glimpsed on the right side during the crossing if visibility is excellent, appearing as small dark specks on the horizon. The Noto Peninsula (Ishikawa Prefecture) becomes visible on the right as the aircraft approaches Japanese airspace, appearing as a mountainous landmass extending into the sea. The transition into Hokkaido airspace brings views of Hokkaido's western coastline and the beginning of the island's interior terrain.