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Our Recommendation
9.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side is superior for this route as it offers a front-row seat to the majestic Mount Apo, the highest peak in the Philippines, during the descent into Davao.

Right Side Highlights
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Panay Gulf

Clear turquoise waters and coastal views of southern Negros as the plane heads toward Mindanao.

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Mount Apo

The crown jewel of the trip; the massive, cloud-capped peak of the country's highest mountain is visible on the approach.

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Davao City Skyline

A sweeping view of the urban landscape of the largest city in Mindanao as the plane loses altitude.

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Samal Island

The Island Garden City of Samal and its white-sand perimeter are visible during the final descent into Francisco Bangoy.

The right side is a must for seeing Mount Apo. Book a window seat away from the wing for an unobstructed view of the peak during the descent. Morning flights (before 10 AM) are best, as the mountains often gather heavy cloud cover by early afternoon.

Left Side Highlights
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Mount Kanlaon

Shortly after takeoff, look out for the silhouette of the most active volcano in the Philippines located on Negros Island.

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Cebu Island

Distant views of the neighboring island of Cebu and its mountainous spine as you cross the Visayan Sea.

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Bukidnon Plateaus

Vast stretches of pineapple plantations and rolling green hills of Northern Mindanao's high country.

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Davao Gulf

The deep blue expanse of the gulf opens up as the aircraft begins its final turn toward the airport.

Sit on the left if you want to see the volcanic peaks of Negros and Camiguin. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the glare of the eastern sun, though afternoon flights offer beautiful lighting over the Bukidnon mountain ranges.

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Route Information

Distance: 498 km (309 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 50 min

Departure: BCD (10.7764, 123.014999)

Arrival: DVO (7.1255202293396, 125.64600372314452)

Route Type: Domestic

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