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MNL → CGY
Which side of the plane to sit from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila) to Laguindingan Airport (Cagayan de Oro City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior sequence of volcanic landmarks and closer proximity to the beautiful island clusters of the Visayas and Northern Mindanao.
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Laguna de Bay
View the Philippines' largest lake and the Talim Island 'dagger' shape shortly after departure.
Mount Banahaw
A glimpse of the sacred, mystic three-peaked volcano bordering Laguna and Quezon provinces.
Romblon Group
Aerial views of the marble capital's islands scattered across the Sibuyan Sea.
Northern Negros Peaks
The rugged green mountains of the Visayas, including the silhouette of Mount Kanlaon in the distance.
Camiguin Island
The iconic profile of Mount Hibok-Hibok rising from the sea during the descent phase.
Macajalar Bay
Deep blue waters and the bustling coastline of Cagayan de Oro as you bank toward the airport.
Book an early morning flight for the clearest visibility and to avoid the glare of the eastern sun. The highlight is Camiguin Island, which appears on the left about 15-20 minutes before landing; have your camera ready as the plane descends over the Bohol Sea.
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Manila Bay
A panoramic view of the capital's harbor and the historic Corregidor Island upon takeoff.
Verde Island Passage
Fly over the global center of marine shorefish biodiversity between Batangas and Mindoro.
Mount Halcon
The towering, often cloud-capped peak of Mindoro Island visible across the strait.
Sulu Sea Horizon
Vast, uninterrupted turquoise horizons as the flight path crosses toward Mindanao.
Iligan Bay
The western coastline of Misamis Oriental and the approach to the industrial hub of Iligan.
The right side is the premier choice for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Sulu Sea. It provides a more tranquil, oceanic view compared to the land-heavy left side. During descent, look for the unique white-sand shorelines of the Laguindingan coast.
Book Hotels in Cagayan de Oro CityDistance: 755 km (469 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: MNL (14.5086, 121.019997)
Arrival: CGY (8.612203, 124.456496)
Route Type: Domestic
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