While takeoff offers good views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides superior visual rewards with the Marble Mountains and Han River delta—more distinctive and dramatic features than the Taipei departure corridor.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Taiwan Strait (roughly 100 miles of open water), then passes over the northern coast of Vietnam near Hai Phong and the Red River Delta before turning south toward Danang. The Gulf of Tonkin lies to the east of the flight path. Hainan Island (China) may be visible to the northwest during the strait crossing on clear days, appearing as a distant landmass on the horizon.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from TPE
RIGHTTPE typically departs runway 05L/05R (northeast heading). Right-side seats face the Taiwan Strait and northern Taiwan's coastline during initial climb, offering views of the Taipei Basin and coastal geography before the aircraft turns south toward Danang.
Landing at DAD
LEFTDAD uses runway 05L/23R. Approaching from the north on runway 05 (northeast heading), left-side seats face the Han River valley, Danang city, and the Marble Mountains—the most dramatic topographic feature in the descent corridor. This provides the best views of the approach geography.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Danang International (DAD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Danang. While takeoff offers good views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides superior visual rewards with the Marble Mountains and Han River delta—more distinctive and dramatic features than the Taipei departure corridor.
What can I see during takeoff from Chiang Kai Shek International in Taipei?
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, offering views of the Taipei Basin and coastal geography before the aircraft turns south toward Danang. Notable sights include: Taipei Basin urban sprawl, Taiwan Strait (Formosa Strait) to the east, northern Taiwan coastline near Keelung, Yangmingshan volcanic plateau to the northwest.
What can I see when landing at Danang International in Danang?
When landing at Danang International (DAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. DAD uses runway 05L/23R. Approaching from the north on runway 05 (northeast heading), left-side seats face the Han River valley, Danang city, and the Marble Mountains—the most dramatic topographic feature in the descent corridor. This provides the best views of the approach geography. Notable sights include: Han River (Song Han) valley and delta, Danang city and harbor, Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) limestone peaks, South China Sea coastline.
How long is the flight from Taipei to Danang?
The flight from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Danang International (DAD) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Taipei to Danang flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Taiwan Strait (roughly 100 miles of open water), then passes over the northern coast of Vietnam near Hai Phong and the Red River Delta before turning south toward Danang. The Gulf of Tonkin lies to the east of the flight path. Hainan Island (China) may be visible to the northwest during the strait crossing on clear days, appearing as a distant landmass on the horizon.