transpacific · 15h 40m · 12,558 km
New York (JFK) to Taipei
2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked
In business class, China Airlines's Premium Business Class (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 7.1/10.In premium economy, EVA Air's Premium Economy (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 5.4/10.
Quick pick
Fly China Airlines. It has 35 more inches of legroom and a wider seat (22" vs 20").
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly EVA Air. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly China Airlines. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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- In business class, China Airlines's Premium Business Class (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 7.1/10.
- In premium economy, EVA Air's Premium Economy (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 5.4/10.
- In economy, China Airlines's Economy (777-300ER) leads the field with a 5.0/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: EVA Air or China Airlines on JFK-TPE?
Royal Laurel Class (EVA Air, 777-300ER) and Premium Business Class (China Airlines, 777-300ER) score virtually the same in business: 6.8 vs 7.1/10. The biggest gap is power — AC + USB-C vs AC outlet — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in premium economy: EVA Air or China Airlines on JFK-TPE?
Premium Economy (EVA Air, 777-300ER) and Premium Economy (China Airlines, 777-300ER) score virtually the same in premium economy: 5.4 vs 5.2/10. The biggest gap is power — AC + USB-C vs AC outlet — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in economy: EVA Air or China Airlines on JFK-TPE?
Economy (China Airlines, 777-300ER) edges out Economy (EVA Air, 777-300ER) in economy, scoring 5/10 vs 4.1. The deciding factor: AC outlet vs USB-A only.
What are the best seats in EVA Air Royal Laurel Class on JFK-TPE?
Best: Window seats in odd rows (1A/K, 3A/K, 5A/K) — reverse herringbone positions you facing the window with more privacy and a wider footwell. Avoid: Even-row window seats face the aisle. Center pairs (D/G) share an open console with less separation. 39 Zodiac Cirrus reverse herringbone seats in 1-2-1. Older than the 787-9 Thompson Vantage XL but wider footwell. 15.4-inch Panasonic IFE (vs 18-inch on 787). BMW Designworks styling. Noise-cancelling headphones. Rimowa amenity kit. Din Tai Fung partnership dining on select flights. No doors or solid privacy partitions.
What are the best seats in EVA Air Premium Economy on JFK-TPE?
Best: Window pairs (A/B or J/K) for couples. 38-inch pitch matches the 787-9. 6-way adjustable leather headrest. Avoid: Center block middle seats (D/E) — 2-4-2 layout means 4-abreast center with no direct aisle access. 56 premium economy seats in 2-4-2 with 38-inch pitch. 11-inch touchscreen IFE. AC power outlet + USB at every seat. Amenity kit with socks and eyemask. Enhanced meal service.
What are the best seats in EVA Air Economy on JFK-TPE?
Best: Row 60+ on some configs is a smaller rear cabin. Exit rows for legroom. Avoid: Center block middle seats (D/E/F) in the 3-4-3 layout — worst on any widebody. Last rows near lavatories. 238 economy seats in 10-abreast 3-4-3 — denser than the 787-9 (which is 3-3-3). 11-inch IFE. USB charging. Two full meals on long-haul. Complimentary beverages including wine/beer.
What are the best seats in China Airlines Premium Business Class on JFK-TPE?
Best: Same Collins Super Diamond as the A350 — window seats in odd rows for best privacy. Avoid: Row 10 is closest to the mid-cabin galley. 40 Collins Super Diamond seats. Same business class product as the A350-900 but with 8 more seats. 18-inch IFE. Michelin Le Palais collaboration dining.
What are the best seats in China Airlines Premium Economy on JFK-TPE?
Best: Window pairs in the 2-abreast sections. Avoid: Inner seats of the 4-abreast center block. 62 seats in 2-4-2. Slightly denser than the A350 PE (38 vs 39-inch pitch, 19 vs 20-inch width). Same amenity kit and NC headphones.
What are the best seats in China Airlines Economy on JFK-TPE?
Best: Aisle seats in forward economy section. Avoid: Center block (D-E-F-G) seats throughout. Last rows near lavatories. 256 economy seats in 10-abreast 3-4-3. Tighter than the A350 at 17-inch width. Same IFE and meal service.