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Best window seat at Sungshan

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offLEFT

Taipei 101, Keelung River bends, Taipei Basin cityscape

LandingLEFT

Taipei 101, Xinyi financial district skyline, Keelung River

🛫 Taking Off from Taipei (TSA)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting runway 28, you climb out westward over the Keelung River with Taipei's skyline unfolding on the left side, including Taipei 101 rising above Xinyi district. The right side mostly shows the hills of Yangmingshan fading into haze, so the left gives the better urban panorama.
Look forTaipei 101, Keelung River bends, Taipei Basin cityscape, Xinyi district skyline

🛬 Landing at Taipei (TSA)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on runway 28, the aircraft approaches from the east and flies west over the Keelung River into the Taipei Basin. On the left (south) side, passengers get a clear view of Taipei 101 and the Xinyi financial district as the plane descends, since the flight path passes just north of downtown.
Look forTaipei 101, Xinyi financial district skyline, Keelung River, Taipei Basin urban sprawl
Left window seat view during landing at Taipei (TSA) — Taipei 101, Xinyi financial district skyline, Keelung River, Taipei Basin urban sprawlLeft Side

Songshan is a compact, single-runway airport primarily serving domestic flights within Taiwan and a handful of short-haul international routes (Tokyo Haneda, Shanghai, Seoul), making it popular with business travelers due to its central location just minutes from downtown Taipei.

⛰️ Elevation20 ft
🛫 Runways1 (10/28)
✈️ HubMandarin Airlines, UNI Air
📍 NearbyTPE 20 miHUN 72 miRMQ 81 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Sungshan (TSA)?

At Sungshan in Taipei: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Taipei 101, Keelung River bends, Taipei Basin cityscape, Xinyi district skyline.

What can I see during takeoff from Sungshan in Taipei?

When taking off from Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing runway 28, you climb out westward over the Keelung River with Taipei's skyline unfolding on the left side, including Taipei 101 rising above Xinyi district. The right side mostly shows the hills of Yangmingshan fading into haze, so the left gives the better urban panorama. Notable sights include: Taipei 101, Keelung River bends, Taipei Basin cityscape, Xinyi district skyline.

What can I see when landing at Sungshan in Taipei?

When landing at Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 28, the aircraft approaches from the east and flies west over the Keelung River into the Taipei Basin. On the left (south) side, passengers get a clear view of Taipei 101 and the Xinyi financial district as the plane descends, since the flight path passes just north of downtown. Notable sights include: Taipei 101, Xinyi financial district skyline, Keelung River, Taipei Basin urban sprawl.

What factors affect the best window seat at Sungshan?

The best window seat at Sungshan (TSA) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Taipei (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.