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CEB → BCD
Which side of the plane to sit from Mactan Cebu International Airport (Cebu) to Bacolod-Silay Airport (Bacolod)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Metro Cebu skyline upon departure and the dramatic peaks of the Northern Negros Natural Park during the descent into Silay.
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CCLEX Bridge
The iconic Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway, the longest bridge in the Philippines, visible during initial climb.
Cebu City Skyline
A dense urban view of the Queen City of the South and the busy Mactan Channel.
Central Cebu Highlands
Lush green rolling hills and the rugged mountain spine that runs through the center of Cebu.
Northern Negros Natural Park
Views of the dense rainforest canopies surrounding Mt. Mandalagan and Mt. Silay.
Silay Coastline
Mangrove forests and coastal mudflats visible as the aircraft aligns for the final approach to BCD.
Choose the right side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. This side is consistently better for urban views of Cebu and the rugged northern mountain ranges of Negros Island.
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Southern Cebu Coast
Aerial view of the industrial and residential sprawl of Naga and San Fernando shortly after takeoff.
Tañon Strait
A deep water channel and protected seascape separating the islands of Cebu and Negros.
Mount Kanlaon
The majestic silhouette of the highest peak in the Visayas and an active stratovolcano.
Sugarcane Plantations
Vast green agricultural geometric patterns characteristic of the Negros Occidental landscape.
Sit on the left during late afternoon flights for a dramatic golden hour view over the Tañon Strait. This side provides the best angle for spotting the active crater of Mt. Kanlaon if the flight path stays south.
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Get eSIMs for PhilippinesDistance: 118 km (73 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: CEB (10.307499885559, 123.97899627686)
Arrival: BCD (10.7764, 123.014999)
Route Type: Domestic
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