While takeoff offers brief urban and coastal views, the landing approach provides more sustained and dramatic scenery with the North Shore Mountains and Burrard Inlet. Left-side seats capture the most visually distinctive features of the destination.
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Flight Path
Taipei to Vancouver is 5,949 miles (9,574 km), a flight of about 11 hours 30 minutes.
The flight crosses the North Pacific Ocean. Notable waypoints include the Aleutian Islands (visible from altitude on clear days), the Alaska panhandle coastline with its fjords and glaciers, and the British Columbia coast with its island chains (Queen Charlotte Islands/Haida Gwaii) before reaching the Vancouver approach. The route typically follows great-circle path northeastward over open ocean for the majority of the flight.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from TSA
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Taipei Basin and the northern Taiwan coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the urban sprawl of Taipei and the East China Sea.
Landing at YVR
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during the approach to YVR. You'll see the North Shore Mountains, Burrard Inlet, and the Vancouver metropolitan area as the aircraft descends from the northeast.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Sungshan (TSA) to Vancouver International (YVR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Vancouver. While takeoff offers brief urban and coastal views, the landing approach provides more sustained and dramatic scenery with the North Shore Mountains and Burrard Inlet. Left-side seats capture the most visually distinctive features of the destination.
What can I see during takeoff from Sungshan in Taipei?
During takeoff from Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Taipei Basin and the northern Taiwan coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the urban sprawl of Taipei and the East China Sea. Notable sights include: Taipei city grid, Keelung Harbor to the north, Yangmingshan volcanic plateau to the west, East China Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Vancouver International in Vancouver?
When landing at Vancouver International (YVR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the approach to YVR. You'll see the North Shore Mountains, Burrard Inlet, and the Vancouver metropolitan area as the aircraft descends from the northeast. Notable sights include: North Shore Mountains (Grouse, Seymour, Cypress peaks), Burrard Inlet, Strait of Georgia, Vancouver city skyline and downtown core.
How long is the flight from Taipei to Vancouver?
The flight from Sungshan (TSA) to Vancouver International (YVR) takes about 11 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,949 miles (9,574 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Taipei to Vancouver flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the North Pacific Ocean. Notable waypoints include the Aleutian Islands (visible from altitude on clear days), the Alaska panhandle coastline with its fjords and glaciers, and the British Columbia coast with its island chains (Queen Charlotte Islands/Haida Gwaii) before reaching the Vancouver approach. The route typically follows great-circle path northeastward over open ocean for the majority of the flight.