Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chung to San Francisco. The takeoff views of the Taiwan Strait and western Taiwan coast are more visually distinctive and sustained than the landing approach. While the San Francisco Bay landing is scenic, the takeoff offers longer views of open water and dramatic coastal geography.

During takeoff from Taichung (TXG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Taiwan Strait and the western coastline as the aircraft climbs out westbound. You'll see the industrial port areas of Taichung and the coastal plains receding beneath you. Notable sights include: Taiwan Strait, Taichung coastal plain, Central Mountain Range (distant eastern horizon), Port of Taichung.

When landing at San Francisco International (SFO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the California coast, the San Francisco Bay, and the Golden Gate area during the descent and approach. You'll see the Pacific coastline, Marin Headlands, and the Bay itself before touchdown. Notable sights include: San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Strait, Marin Headlands, Pacific coastline.

The flight from Taichung (TXG) to San Francisco International (SFO) takes 11h 15m.

The flight crosses the Pacific Ocean for approximately 5,000 nautical miles. Notable features include the Aleutian Islands (visible on some routes during the northern Pacific crossing), the Bering Sea region at cruise altitude, and the North American coastline approaching California. At cruise altitude (35,000+ feet), the curvature of the Pacific dominates; no major landmarks are visible for the middle 8-10 hours of flight. The approach to North America reveals the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Central Valley of California before descent into the San Francisco Bay Area.