Taipei to Fort Lewis is 6,067 miles (9,764 km), a flight of about 11 hours 15 minutes.
While takeoff offers interesting strait and coastal views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides superior scenery: Mount Rainier, the Cascade Range, and Puget Sound are far more visually dramatic and distinctive than Taiwan's departure views. The left side captures the most iconic Pacific Northwest geography.
Flight Path
The flight crosses the North Pacific Ocean for approximately 7-8 hours. Notable geographic features along the route include the Aleutian Islands (visible from altitude if flying the northern Pacific corridor), the Alaska coast, and the British Columbia coastline. The aircraft typically follows a great-circle route across open ocean with minimal visible landmarks during the mid-flight hours. Approaching North America, the flight passes over or near the Canadian Rockies and the Pacific Northwest mountain ranges before descending into the Puget Sound region.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from TPE
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Taiwan Strait and northern Taiwan's coastline during the initial climb-out. The aircraft departs eastbound over water, providing clear sightlines to the strait's shipping lanes and the northern tip of Taiwan before turning north toward the Pacific.
Landing at GRF
LEFTLeft-side seats provide the best views during approach to Gray Army Airfield. The aircraft descends over the Puget Sound region and approaches from the west, offering views of the Cascade Range, Mount Rainier, and the Puget Sound basin before landing at Fort Lewis.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Gray Aaf (GRF)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Fort Lewis. While takeoff offers interesting strait and coastal views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides superior scenery: Mount Rainier, the Cascade Range, and Puget Sound are far more visually dramatic and distinctive than Taiwan's departure views. The left side captures the most iconic Pacific Northwest geography.
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. Right-side seats offer views of the Taiwan Strait and northern Taiwan's coastline during the initial climb-out. The aircraft departs eastbound over water, providing clear sightlines to the strait's shipping lanes and the northern tip of Taiwan before turning north toward the Pacific. Notable sights include: Taiwan Strait, northern Taiwan coastline (Keelung area), Yangmingshan volcanic plateau, Pacific Ocean approach.
What can I see when landing at Gray Aaf in Fort Lewis?
When landing at Gray Aaf (GRF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide the best views during approach to Gray Army Airfield. The aircraft descends over the Puget Sound region and approaches from the west, offering views of the Cascade Range, Mount Rainier, and the Puget Sound basin before landing at Fort Lewis. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Cascade Range, Puget Sound, Tacoma/Seattle urban area.
How long is the flight from Taipei to Fort Lewis?
The flight from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Gray Aaf (GRF) takes about 11 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,067 miles (9,764 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Taipei to Fort Lewis flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the North Pacific Ocean for approximately 7-8 hours. Notable geographic features along the route include the Aleutian Islands (visible from altitude if flying the northern Pacific corridor), the Alaska coast, and the British Columbia coastline. The aircraft typically follows a great-circle route across open ocean with minimal visible landmarks during the mid-flight hours. Approaching North America, the flight passes over or near the Canadian Rockies and the Pacific Northwest mountain ranges before descending into the Puget Sound region.