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MNL → AUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (Abu Dhabi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a more diverse sequence of landscapes, featuring the dense urban hubs of Southeast Asia, the fertile river deltas of Myanmar, and the spectacular desert mountains of the Middle East.
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Bangkok Metro
The sprawling urban expanse and shimmering towers of the Thai capital.
Irrawaddy Delta
The vast, sediment-rich river mouth and agricultural heartland of Myanmar.
Mumbai Coastline
Views of the dense Mumbai skyline meeting the Arabian Sea on the Indian coast.
Al Hajar Mountains
The rugged, reddish-brown peaks of Oman and the UAE border region.
Empty Quarter Edges
The transition from rocky mountains to the rolling red sand dunes of the UAE.
Yas Island
Aerial views of the Yas Marina Circuit and Ferrari World during the descent into AUH.
The right side is superior for sunset views when flying the standard afternoon/evening departure from MNL. During the descent into Abu Dhabi, this side typically offers the best view of the city's unique architecture and the coastal mangroves. Use a polarising filter for photos to cut through the haze over India and the Gulf.
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Spratly Islands
Bird's eye view of remote coral atolls and turquoise reefs in the South China Sea.
Mekong Delta
The intricate network of distributaries and green rice paddies in Southern Vietnam.
Andaman Sea
Clear tropical waters dotted with small islands off the coast of Southern Thailand.
Southern Western Ghats
Lush, high-altitude mountain ranges as the flight crosses the southern tip of India.
Arabian Sea Horizon
Unobstructed views of the southern horizon, perfect for long-haul star gazing at night.
Choose this side if you prefer peaceful ocean views and the lush greenery of the Mekong. For daylight flights departing Manila in the morning, this side avoids the harshest direct sunlight as you travel westward. It is particularly scenic during the first three hours of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 6,984 km (4,340 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 13 min
Departure: MNL (14.5086, 121.019997)
Arrival: AUH (24.433000564575195, 54.651100158691406)
Route Type: International
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