About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Sungshan (TSA) to Munich (MUC)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Munich. Left side wins both takeoff and landing. During the flight itself, the left side also faces south over China, giving better views of the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayan foothills if routing goes that way, and the Central Asian steppe. The right side is mostly ocean and featureless Siberian taiga for much of the route.
What can I see during takeoff from Sungshan in Taipei?
During takeoff from Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Songshan airport's primary departure runway 10 sends aircraft eastward over Taipei city before turning north. The left side gives you a clear view back over central Taipei, the Tamsui River estuary, and the northern coast of Taiwan as you climb out. Notable sights include: Taipei 101 skyscraper visible below, Tamsui River and estuary to the northwest, Yangmingshan volcanic mountains to the north, northern Taiwan coastline.
What can I see when landing at Munich in Munich?
When landing at Munich (MUC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Munich's primary landing runway 26L brings aircraft in from the east on a westward approach. The left side faces south, giving you a sustained view of the Bavarian Alps including the Zugspitze massif and the Alpine foothills, plus the Isar valley and Munich's city center as you descend. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps and Zugspitze massif to the south, Isar River valley, Munich city center and Marienplatz area, Ammersee and Starnberger See lakes in the Alpine foothills.
How long is the flight from Taipei to Munich?
The flight from Sungshan (TSA) to Munich (MUC) takes Approximately 13-14 hours.
What does the Taipei to Munich flight path pass over?
Route typically tracks northwest over mainland China, crossing the Yellow Sea, then over eastern China and potentially skirting the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. Continues over Central Asia including Kazakhstan steppe, then crosses Russia south of the Ural Mountains, over Ukraine or Poland airspace depending on current routing restrictions, before descending into Bavaria. The Tianshan mountain range in Central Asia and the vast Kazakh steppe are notable midpoint features visible in good conditions.