Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Vienna. While takeoff favors the right, the landing approach provides more dramatic and sustained views of Vienna's geography and the Danube's iconic meanders. For a long 11+ hour flight, the landing experience outweighs the brief takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Right side for the best views. TPE typically departs runway 05L/05R (northeast heading). Right-side seats face the Taiwan Strait and northern Taiwan's coastline during initial climb, with clear views of the Yangmingshan volcanic plateau and the northern coast before turning westbound. Notable sights include: Yangmingshan volcanic plateau (immediate foreground), Taiwan Strait (middle distance), Keelung harbor and northeastern Taiwan coast, Taipei basin receding southward.

When landing at Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Left side for the best views. VIE typically lands runway 11L/11R (northeast heading). Left-side seats during approach from the west provide excellent views of the Danube River's distinctive meanders, the Vienna city center, and the Alpine foothills to the southwest as the aircraft descends into the Pannonian Basin. Notable sights include: Danube River with characteristic loops and oxbow lakes, Vienna city center and Stephansdom district, Alpine foothills and Wienerwald (Vienna Woods) to the southwest, Pannonian Plain extending eastward.

The flight from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Schwechat (VIE) takes Approximately 11.5 to 12.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Himalayas (Hindu Kush and Pamir ranges visible around 6-7 hours), the Caspian Sea (around 8 hours), and the Black Sea (around 9-10 hours) before entering European airspace. The Carpathian Mountains appear as the aircraft approaches Central Europe. Overflying these high-altitude ranges during daylight provides dramatic views of snow-capped peaks and deep valleys, though window availability depends on the exact routing and time of day.