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MNL → KHH
Which side of the plane to sit from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila) to Kaohsiung International Airport (Kaohsiung)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Philippine Cordilleras and a scenic entry into Taiwan via the lush Kenting coast and southern mountain ranges.
Cordillera Central
Home to Mt. Pulag, the highest peak in Luzon, featuring dramatic green ridges and valleys.
Cagayan Valley
Vast agricultural plains nestled between the Sierra Madre and Cordillera mountain ranges.
Babuyan Islands
A chain of remote volcanic islands rising sharply from the Luzon Strait.
Kenting National Park
Taiwan's southernmost point featuring coral reefs, white sand beaches, and the Eluanbi Lighthouse.
Kaohsiung Skyline
Views of the 85 Sky Tower and the dense urban landscape as the plane aligns for landing.
Morning flights offer the best lighting for the Luzon mountains without the haze. Look for the distinct 'whale tail' shape of Taiwan's southern tip. Seasonal clouds often gather over the mountains in the afternoon, so early flights are generally clearer.
South China Sea
Expansive turquoise waters and deep blue ocean during the mid-flight crossing.
Mount Pinatubo
Distant views of the iconic volcano's caldera if visibility is clear shortly after takeoff.
Ilocos Coastline
The rugged northwestern coast of Luzon featuring sandy beaches and coastal towns.
Port of Kaohsiung
One of the world's largest container ports visible during the final descent into KHH.
Choose an afternoon flight to avoid direct sun glare on this side. Keep your camera ready as you approach Kaohsiung for a clear view of the massive shipping traffic in the harbor.
Distance: 900 km (559 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: MNL (14.5086, 121.019997)
Arrival: KHH (22.57710075378418, 120.3499984741211)
Route Type: International
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