Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Vancouver. While takeoff favors the right, the landing view from the left is substantially more dramatic and memorable—the North Shore Mountains on approach are one of North America's most striking aerial views. The takeoff view is pleasant but brief; the landing descent offers extended viewing of major terrain.

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. Left seats see only inland terrain and urban sprawl. Notable sights include: Taiwan Strait (immediate water body east of runway), Yangmingshan volcanic plateau (distinctive dark ridgeline north of Taipei), Keelung harbor and northeastern Taiwan coast, Taipei urban grid receding westward.

When landing at Vancouver International (YVR), sit on the Left side for the best views. YVR typically lands runway 26L/26R (westbound approach). Left-side seats on descent see the North Shore Mountains and Burrard Inlet clearly. Right seats face the Fraser River delta and suburban sprawl with less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: North Shore Mountains (Grouse, Seymour, Cypress peaks visible as jagged ridgeline), Burrard Inlet (deep water body separating North Shore from city), Vancouver downtown skyline and False Creek, Strait of Georgia extending northward.

The flight from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Vancouver International (YVR) takes Approximately 11-12 hours.

The flight path crosses the Pacific Ocean northeast of Japan (visible Kuril Islands and Aleutian chain if flying northern routing), then proceeds over the North Pacific. Depending on routing, you may see the Aleutian Islands or pass north of them. The approach to North America brings views of the British Columbia coast, Vancouver Island, and the Cascade Range in Washington state before reaching YVR. Most of the 11-hour flight is over open ocean with no landmarks.