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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

Choosing the left side offers the most dramatic entrance into Mindanao, showcasing the historical Leyte coastline and the beautiful island chains surrounding the Surigao Strait.

Left Side Highlights
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Metro Manila

Aerial view of the capital's expansion immediately after takeoff from MNL.

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Bicol Volcanoes

Distant views of majestic peaks including Mount Isarog and Mount Iriga.

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San Bernardino Strait

The deep blue channel separating the Bicol Peninsula from Samar.

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Leyte Island

Rolling green hills and lush agricultural landscapes of the central Visayas.

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Dinagat Sound

The beautiful entrance to the Surigao region dotted with small, lush islets.

Book an early morning flight for soft lighting over the Bicol region and to avoid the glare of the eastern sun later in the day. Watch the horizon as you cross the Visayan islands for a glimpse of the Pacific Ocean to the east.

Right Side Highlights
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Taal Volcano

The iconic volcano within a lake visible shortly after departure on the right.

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Mindoro Mountains

The rugged high ridges of Mount Halcon and the interior peaks of Mindoro.

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Romblon Group

A stunning archipelago known for its marble and crystal clear turquoise reefs.

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Sibuyan Sea

Vast maritime views with cargo ships and local bancas traversing the waters.

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Nonoc Island Mines

Unique red-tinted landscapes of nickel mines just before the final descent.

The primary highlight occurs shortly after takeoff with Taal Volcano, so keep your camera ready early. During the final descent into SUG, the right side offers a fascinating view of the industrial mining operations that characterize the local geography and the red soil of the Surigao islands.

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Route Information

Distance: 717 km (446 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min

Departure: MNL (14.5086, 121.019997)

Arrival: SUG (9.755838325629998, 125.480947495)

Route Type: Domestic

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