Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Sapporo. While takeoff offers interesting views of northern Taiwan, the landing approach into Sapporo provides more dramatic and distinctive geography—Lake Shikotsu is a striking visual landmark, and the Hidaka Mountains create a scenic backdrop. The left side captures the most notable features during descent.

During takeoff from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Taipei Taoyuan typically departs eastbound (Runway 05L/05R). Right-side seats face north across the Taiwan Strait toward the Chinese coast and offer views of the northern Taiwan coastline, Keelung harbor, and the Yangmingshan volcanic plateau before climbing over water. Notable sights include: Keelung Harbor (industrial port northeast of Taipei), Yangmingshan volcanic plateau (dark volcanic ridges north of central Taipei), northern Taiwan coastline with Jiufen area, Taiwan Strait stretching toward mainland China.

When landing at Sapporo (SPK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Sapporo New Chitose typically lands westbound (Runway 19L/19R). Left-side seats face south during approach and offer views of the Ishikari Plain, Tomakomai industrial area, and the Hidaka Mountains in the distance. The descent path crosses Lake Shikotsu and the forested terrain south of the airport. Notable sights include: Lake Shikotsu (caldera lake with distinctive oval shape, 30 miles south), Tomakomai industrial complex and port (visible as developed area with refineries), Hidaka Mountains (mountain range forming the southern horizon), Ishikari Plain (flat agricultural and forested landscape surrounding the airport).

The flight from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Sapporo (SPK) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the East China Sea and Tsushima Strait, passing between Tsushima Island (Japan) and the Korean Peninsula. At cruise altitude, the route crosses over the southern tip of Honshu near Kyushu, then continues northeast across the Seto Inland Sea region before heading toward Hokkaido. The Sea of Japan dominates the western view for much of the flight. Approaching Hokkaido, the Oshima Peninsula and volcanic peaks near Hakodate become visible before the final descent into Sapporo.