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BXU → CEB
Which side of the plane to sit from Bancasi Airport (Butuan) to Mactan Cebu International Airport (Cebu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the volcanic topography of Camiguin Island and a better perspective of the Cebu City skyline and the iconic CCLEX bridge during the final approach.
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Camiguin Island
A stunning view of Mount Hibok-Hibok and the surrounding volcanic peaks rising directly from the Bohol Sea.
White Island Sandbar
The famous C-shaped white sandbar off the coast of Camiguin is often visible against the turquoise water.
Bohol Interior
Aerial views of the lush, rolling terrain of central Bohol, occasionally offering a glimpse of the Chocolate Hills region.
CCLEX Bridge
During the approach to Runway 04, the longest bridge in the Philippines connecting Cebu City and Cordova is prominently visible.
Cebu City Skyline
Panoramic views of the dense urban center of Cebu City set against the backdrop of the central mountain range.
Book a window seat on the left for flights departing Butuan in the late afternoon to catch the sunset reflecting over the Bohol Sea. If the flight path stays west, you will get the closest views of Camiguin's volcanoes about 15-20 minutes after takeoff.
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Limasawa Island
View the historic island south of Leyte, known as the site of the first Catholic mass in the Philippines.
Southern Leyte Ridges
The rugged, deep green mountain ranges of the Panaon Island and the southern Leyte peninsula.
Olango Island Group
A sprawling wetland and bird sanctuary visible during the low-altitude descent into Mactan-Cebu.
Mactan Channel
Busy maritime traffic including fast crafts and cargo ships navigating the narrow channel between Mactan and Cebu.
Mactan Resort Strip
A bird's-eye view of the luxury hotels and white-sand beach resorts lining the eastern coast of Mactan Island.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes before landing to capture the intricate reef patterns around Olango Island and the resorts of Lapu-Lapu City.
Book Hotels in CebuDistance: 223 km (139 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 22 min
Departure: BXU (8.9515, 125.4788)
Arrival: CEB (10.307499885559, 123.97899627686)
Route Type: Domestic
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