Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kobe to Taipei. The right side scores higher due to the dramatic mountain scenery during descent into Taipei—the Xueshan Range and Yangmingshan volcanic plateau provide significant terrain variety and visual interest that outweighs Kobe's harbor departure. While Kobe's takeoff offers urban and bay scenery, the cruise segment over the Taiwan Strait is largely open water, whereas the approach into Taipei delivers concentrated scenic value with recognizable geological features.

During takeoff from Kobe Airport (UKB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Kobe Airport sits on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay with immediate views of the Kobe waterfront, harbor infrastructure, and the city skyline during climb-out. The left side captures the bay's eastern shoreline and urban density. Notable sights include: Osaka Bay, Kobe harbor and port facilities, Rokko Mountains to the north, Kobe city skyline.

When landing at Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Right side for the best views. The approach to Taipei International (Taoyuan) from the west crosses the Taiwan Strait and descends over the Taipei Basin with views of the Xueshan Range and Yangmingshan volcanic plateau. The right side captures these dramatic mountain approaches and the basin's urban sprawl. Notable sights include: Taiwan Strait coastline, Xueshan Range, Yangmingshan volcanic plateau, Taipei Basin urban area.

The flight from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) takes 2h 00m.

Taiwan Strait (open water crossing), Oki Islands visible to the left during early cruise, gradual transition from Japanese airspace to Taiwan airspace, approach descent over Taipei Basin with Xueshan Range and Yangmingshan volcanic plateau becoming prominent in final 30 minutes