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CBO → MNL
Which side of the plane to sit from Awang Airport (Cotabato) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the volcanic peaks of the Visayas and the scenic approach over Laguna de Bay into the Manila metropolitan area.
Mount Kanlaon
The highest peak in the Visayas, this active stratovolcano is a prominent landmark over Negros Island.
Guimaras Strait
Bird's-eye view of the small islands and white sand beaches nestled between Panay and Negros.
Mount Banahaw
A majestic and sacred three-peaked volcano visible as the flight enters the airspace of Southern Luzon.
Laguna de Bay
The expansive vista of the Philippines' largest freshwater lake as the aircraft aligns for the runway.
Metro Manila Skyline
Exceptional views of the Makati and Bonifacio Global City skyscrapers just minutes before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for volcano enthusiasts and provides the best perspective of the urban sprawl and Laguna de Bay. For morning flights, this side receives the most sunlight, so keep your window shade ready if the glare becomes too intense.
Illana Bay
Dramatic views of the Mindanao coastline and the Moro Gulf immediately after departure from Cotabato.
Apo Reef
The sparkling turquoise waters of the world's second-largest contiguous coral reef system near Mindoro.
Corregidor Island
The historic tadpole-shaped island fortress marking the entrance to Manila Bay during the final approach.
Bataan Peninsula
Rugged mountainous terrain and the silhouette of Mount Samat on the western horizon.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to witness the famous Manila Bay sunset. It also provides a better view of the coastal industrial zones and the Bataan coastline during the standard northern approach.
Distance: 888 km (552 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: CBO (7.165239810943604, 124.20999908447266)
Arrival: MNL (14.5086, 121.019997)
Route Type: Domestic
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