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TPE → MNL
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including Taiwan's western industrial coastline, the dramatic peaks of the Zambales Mountains, the iconic Mount Pinatubo volcano, and a scenic entry over Manila Bay.
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Kaohsiung Harbor
A bird's-eye view of one of the busiest container ports in the world on Taiwan's southwest coast.
Ilocos Coastline
The scenic northwestern shores of Luzon, featuring white sand beaches and wind farms.
Mount Pinatubo
The world-famous volcano known for its massive 1991 eruption; its crater lake is often visible in clear weather.
Zambales Mountains
Dramatic ridges that separate the central plains of Luzon from the South China Sea.
Manila Bay
The historic natural harbor filled with ships, leading toward the dense skyline of Manila's Roxas Boulevard.
Book the right side for late afternoon flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the South China Sea. Keep your camera ready about 30-40 minutes before landing to capture Mount Pinatubo. On the final approach, you will get a panoramic view of the Bataan Peninsula and Corregidor Island.
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Central Mountain Range
Aerial views of Taiwan's rugged 'spine' with peaks reaching nearly 4,000 meters.
Kenting National Park
The turquoise waters and coral reefs at the southern tip of Taiwan as you depart the island.
Batanes Islands
Remote and emerald-green islands located in the Luzon Strait between Taiwan and the Philippines.
Sierra Madre Range
The longest mountain range in the Philippines, providing a lush green backdrop on the approach to Manila.
Laguna de Bay
The largest lake in the Philippines, visible just before touchdown when landing from the south.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the Pacific. During the descent into Manila, this side provides better views of the urban sprawl of Quezon City and the massive Laguna de Bay if the flight path circles from the south.
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Get eSIMs for PhilippinesDistance: 1,175 km (730 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Arrival: MNL (14.5086, 121.019997)
Route Type: International
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