Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the long cruise over Central Asia and Eastern Europe, the left side also tends to face south toward more interesting terrain including the Himalayas on the southern horizon in the early portion of the route, and the Alps as you cross into Central Europe.
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Flight Path
Taipei to Frankfurt is 5,820 miles (9,366 km), a flight of about 13 hours 30 minutes.
The route tracks northwest from Taiwan across eastern China, over the Gobi Desert and Mongolia, across Siberia and Kazakhstan, then over Russia and into Eastern Europe via Poland and Germany. Notable features include the Yellow Sea crossing, the vast Gobi Desert basin, the West Siberian Plain, the Ural Mountains as a low ridge marking the Europe-Asia boundary, and the North European Plain across Poland into Germany.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from TPE
LEFTTPE departures on runway 05 (northeast) put the left side facing northwest toward Taipei city and the Tamsui River estuary. You get a clear view of the Taipei Basin with the urban grid and surrounding mountain ridges as you climb out over the Taiwan Strait.
Landing at FRA
LEFTFrankfurt typically uses runways 25L/25C for arrivals from the east, meaning the aircraft approaches from the east heading west. The left side faces south toward the Main River, Frankfurt city center, and the Taunus hills, giving a much better view than the right side which looks north over flat Rhine-Main plain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Frankfurt Main (FRA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Frankfurt. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the long cruise over Central Asia and Eastern Europe, the left side also tends to face south toward more interesting terrain including the Himalayas on the southern horizon in the early portion of the route, and the Alps as you cross into Central Europe.
What can I see during takeoff from Chiang Kai Shek International in Taipei?
During takeoff from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Left side for the best views. TPE departures on runway 05 (northeast) put the left side facing northwest toward Taipei city and the Tamsui River estuary. You get a clear view of the Taipei Basin with the urban grid and surrounding mountain ridges as you climb out over the Taiwan Strait. Notable sights include: Taipei Basin urban area, Tamsui River and estuary, Yangmingshan volcanic massif to the north, Taiwan Strait coastline.
What can I see when landing at Frankfurt Main in Frankfurt?
When landing at Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Frankfurt typically uses runways 25L/25C for arrivals from the east, meaning the aircraft approaches from the east heading west. The left side faces south toward the Main River, Frankfurt city center, and the Taunus hills, giving a much better view than the right side which looks north over flat Rhine-Main plain. Notable sights include: Frankfurt city skyline (Bankenviertel skyscrapers), Main River bends, Taunus hill range to the north-northwest, Rhine River confluence near Mainz.
How long is the flight from Taipei to Frankfurt?
The flight from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Frankfurt Main (FRA) takes about 13 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,820 miles (9,366 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Taipei to Frankfurt flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest from Taiwan across eastern China, over the Gobi Desert and Mongolia, across Siberia and Kazakhstan, then over Russia and into Eastern Europe via Poland and Germany. Notable features include the Yellow Sea crossing, the vast Gobi Desert basin, the West Siberian Plain, the Ural Mountains as a low ridge marking the Europe-Asia boundary, and the North European Plain across Poland into Germany.