About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Sungshan (TSA) to New Tokyo International (NRT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Tokyo. The right side wins at takeoff for the Taipei city and 101 views, but the left side delivers the superior experience overall: during the cruise over the East China Sea you get the Ryukyu island chain passing below on the left, and the Tokyo Bay plus potential Mount Fuji view on approach is genuinely one of the great landing approaches in the world.
What can I see during takeoff from Sungshan in Taipei?
During takeoff from Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Songshan airport's primary departure runway 10 sends aircraft eastward over Taipei city, and a right-side seat gives you the view south toward the dense urban core and the prominent Taipei 101 tower standing above the Xinyi district skyline. As the aircraft climbs and turns northeast toward Japan, the right side also captures the northern Taiwan coastline and Keelung harbor. Notable sights include: Taipei 101 and Xinyi district skyline, Keelung harbor and coastal headlands, Yangmingshan volcanic hills to the north, Danshui River estuary.
What can I see when landing at New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Left side for the best views. NRT's primary arrival runway 34L brings aircraft in from the south on a northward heading, and the left side faces west toward Tokyo Bay, the Tokyo metropolitan area, and on clear days the iconic cone of Mount Fuji rising above the Kanto Plain to the southwest. This is one of the most spectacular urban approach views in Asia. Notable sights include: Mount Fuji on the southwestern horizon, Tokyo Bay and its reclaimed land districts, Tokyo metropolitan skyline including Shinjuku towers, Chiba industrial waterfront.
How long is the flight from Taipei to Tokyo?
The flight from Sungshan (TSA) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes Approximately 3 hours.
What does the Taipei to Tokyo flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast across the East China Sea, passing over or near the Ryukyu island chain including Miyako-jima and the Okinawa main island group visible as green specks in deep blue water. The Tokara Strait and Osumi Peninsula of southern Kyushu may appear on the left side during the northern portion of the crossing before the aircraft descends toward the Kanto Plain.