Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Seoul. While landing favors the left, the takeoff experience on the right side—with views of Taipei, Keelung Harbor, and the Taiwan Strait—offers more dramatic and varied scenery. The right side captures the departure from Taiwan's geography more vividly than the landing approach into Seoul's urban landscape.

During takeoff from Sungshan (TSA), 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 northwestward. You'll see the urban sprawl of Taipei and Keelung Harbor receding below, with the East China Sea opening up to the right. Notable sights include: Keelung Harbor, Taipei urban area, Taiwan's northern coastline, East China Sea.

When landing at Gimpo (GMP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Gimpo. You'll see the Han River winding through Seoul, the city's urban sprawl, and the Gyeonggi Province landscape. The approach path typically brings the Han River into clear view on the left side. Notable sights include: Han River, Seoul metropolitan area, Gyeonggi Province terrain, Gimpo Airport approach corridor.

The flight from Sungshan (TSA) to Gimpo (GMP) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Taiwan Strait (roughly 100 miles of open water), then passes over the Korean Peninsula's western coast near Incheon. Mid-flight offers views of the Strait's open waters and, on clearer days, glimpses of the Korean coastline approaching from the south. The Yellow Sea dominates the midpoint of the journey.