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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks including the volcanic island of Jeju, the distant peaks of Taiwan, and the dramatic caldera of Mount Pinatubo during the descent into Manila.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Jeju Island

Clear views of Hallasan Mountain, South Korea's highest peak, located in the center of the volcanic island.

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Taiwanese Peaks

The silhouettes of Taiwan's central mountain range often peek through the clouds to the west during the mid-flight segment.

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Lingayen Gulf

The distinctive semi-circular bay and the Hundred Islands National Park visible as you enter Philippine airspace.

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Mount Pinatubo

The dramatic caldera and the surrounding ash-filled valleys resulting from the 1991 eruption.

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Manila Bay

A classic view of the Bataan Peninsula and the famous Manila Bay sunset during evening arrivals.

This is the 'sunset side' for late afternoon flights. Keep your window shade open about 30 minutes before landing to spot Mount Pinatubo; it is one of the most recognizable volcanic features from the air. In winter, Jeju Island may appear snow-capped, providing a rare aesthetic contrast to the tropical destination.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Busan Harbor

Bird's eye view of the Gwangandaegyo Bridge and the bustling maritime traffic of South Korea's largest port.

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Ryukyu Islands

Distant views of the Okinawa island chain and smaller coral atolls scattered across the East China Sea.

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Sierra Madre Range

The lush, tropical canopy of the Philippines' longest mountain range running along the eastern coast of Luzon.

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Laguna de Bay

The largest lake in the Philippines, visible on the final approach into Manila when flying from the north.

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Metro Manila East

Dense urban sprawl and the towering skylines of Ortigas and BGC as the plane aligns for the runway.

Sit on this side for early morning flights to see the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean. During the final approach, the Sierra Madre mountains provide a stark green contrast to the blue waters, but the glare can be intense in the afternoon.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,431 km (1,511 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 14 min

Departure: PUS (35.1795005798, 128.93800354)

Arrival: MNL (14.5086, 121.019997)

Route Type: International

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