Taipei to Sendai is 1,463 miles (2,354 km), a flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Right-side seats dominate this route. Takeoff offers the Taiwan Strait and northern coastline views, and the entire northeastward flight path over the East China Sea and toward Japan's southern islands favors the right side for continuous water and coastal scenery.
Flight Path
East China Sea (open water for most of the flight), Ryukyu Islands chain visible on approach to Japan, transition from Taiwan Strait to Pacific waters, coastal features of southern Honshu appearing near descent
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from TPE
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Taiwan Strait and the northern Taiwan coastline as the aircraft climbs northeastward. You'll see the coastal plains around Taipei and the transition to open water heading toward Japan.
Landing at SDJ
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Sendai. You'll see the Kitakami Mountains and the transition from inland terrain to the Sendai Plain and Ishinomaki Bay as you approach from the southwest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Sendai (SDJ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Sendai. Right-side seats dominate this route. Takeoff offers the Taiwan Strait and northern coastline views, and the entire northeastward flight path over the East China Sea and toward Japan's southern islands favors the right side for continuous water and coastal scenery.
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 the northern Taiwan coastline as the aircraft climbs northeastward. You'll see the coastal plains around Taipei and the transition to open water heading toward Japan. Notable sights include: Taiwan Strait, northern Taiwan coastline near Taipei, Yangmingshan volcanic plateau (visible on clear days), East China Sea.
What can I see when landing at Sendai in Sendai?
When landing at Sendai (SDJ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Sendai. You'll see the Kitakami Mountains and the transition from inland terrain to the Sendai Plain and Ishinomaki Bay as you approach from the southwest. Notable sights include: Kitakami Mountains, Sendai Plain, Ishinomaki Bay, Abukuma River valley.
How long is the flight from Taipei to Sendai?
The flight from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Sendai (SDJ) takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,463 miles (2,354 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Taipei to Sendai flight path pass over?
East China Sea (open water for most of the flight), Ryukyu Islands chain visible on approach to Japan, transition from Taiwan Strait to Pacific waters, coastal features of southern Honshu appearing near descent