Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Taipei. While takeoff offers Lake Ontario views on the left, the landing approach on the right provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Taiwan Strait, volcanic mountains, and the Taipei Basin create a more visually compelling final descent than the initial Toronto departure.

During takeoff from City Centre (YTZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of Lake Ontario immediately after departure, with the Toronto waterfront and downtown skyline visible during initial climb. Right side faces inland toward suburban sprawl with minimal scenic interest. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto Islands, Scarborough Bluffs, Downtown Toronto skyline.

When landing at Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Taiwan Strait and the northern Taiwan coastline as the aircraft descends toward Taipei. The approach path from the northeast brings the Taipei Basin and surrounding mountains into view on the right side, including the distinctive Yangmingshan volcanic plateau. Notable sights include: Taiwan Strait, Yangmingshan volcanic plateau, Taipei Basin, Keelung coastal mountains.

The flight from City Centre (YTZ) to Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) takes 15h 20m.

The flight path crosses the North Pacific, passing north of the Hawaiian Islands (visible as small dark specks if flying at optimal altitude during daylight), then approaches Taiwan from the northeast over the Pacific. The Aleutian Islands and Bering Sea are crossed during the northern Pacific crossing. No major landmarks are visible during the mid-Pacific portion; the flight is primarily over open ocean for approximately 8-10 hours of the journey.