Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Tokyo. The right side misses the best of the Taipei departure but delivers the dramatic Tokyo Bay arrival approach, which is one of the most visually rewarding urban approaches in Asia. Over the open ocean cruise phase the views are similar on both sides, but the right side landing into Haneda is the standout moment of the flight.

During takeoff from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Left side for the best views. TPE typically departs on runway 05L/05R heading northeast, which puts the left side facing northwest toward Taipei city and the Tatun volcanic group. You get a clear view of the Danshui River estuary and the urban grid of Taipei basin as you climb out over the coast. Notable sights include: Danshui River estuary, Taipei city basin, Tatun volcanic hills (Yangmingshan), Taiwan Strait coastline.

When landing at Tokyo International (HND), sit on the Right side for the best views. HND typically lands on runway 34L/34R heading south, meaning the right side faces west toward Tokyo Bay and the city center. You get a sweeping view of Tokyo Bay, the Rainbow Bridge, and the dense urban fabric of central Tokyo including the distinctive grid of Shinjuku and the Imperial Palace grounds. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba, Imperial Palace grounds, Shinjuku skyscraper cluster.

The flight from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Tokyo International (HND) takes Approximately 3 hours.

After leaving Taiwan's northeast coast near Keelung, the route crosses the East China Sea, passing roughly over the Ryukyu island chain including Okinawa (Naha) visible as a distinct elongated island below. The Tokara Strait and Kagoshima Prefecture coastline of Kyushu may be visible on the left side during descent. The final approach crosses Sagami Bay before entering Tokyo Bay.