Cebu to Bacolod is 73 miles (117 km), a flight of about 45 minutes.
The left side delivers the flight's only real terrain drama — Cebu's mountain spine on departure and the volcanic silhouette of Mt. Kanlaon on arrival — while the right side stays over comparatively featureless strait and coastal waters.
Flight Path
Tañon Strait separating Cebu and Negros islands, with Mt. Kanlaon's volcanic massif visible ahead on the Negros side as the plane crosses toward Bacolod
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CEB
LEFTClimbing out of Mactan and turning toward Bacolod, the left side faces south across Cebu's rugged central mountain spine and the entrance to the Tañon Strait. The right side mostly shows the flatter Camotes Sea to the north with little terrain interest.
Landing at BCD
LEFTOn approach into Bacolod-Silay, the left side offers a view southeast across the Negros sugarcane plains toward the unmistakable cone of Mt. Kanlaon volcano. The right side faces the flat Guimaras Strait waters with no comparable landmark.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Bacolod-Silay International Airport (BCD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cebu to Bacolod. The left side delivers the flight's only real terrain drama — Cebu's mountain spine on departure and the volcanic silhouette of Mt. Kanlaon on arrival — while the right side stays over comparatively featureless strait and coastal waters.
What can I see during takeoff from Mactan Cebu International Airport in Cebu?
During takeoff from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Climbing out of Mactan and turning toward Bacolod, the left side faces south across Cebu's rugged central mountain spine and the entrance to the Tañon Strait. The right side mostly shows the flatter Camotes Sea to the north with little terrain interest. Notable sights include: Cebu's central mountain ridge (Osmeña Peak area), Tañon Strait, Mactan Channel coastline, southern Cebu City suburbs.
What can I see when landing at Bacolod-Silay International Airport in Bacolod?
When landing at Bacolod-Silay International Airport (BCD), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Bacolod-Silay, the left side offers a view southeast across the Negros sugarcane plains toward the unmistakable cone of Mt. Kanlaon volcano. The right side faces the flat Guimaras Strait waters with no comparable landmark. Notable sights include: Mt. Kanlaon volcano, Negros Occidental sugarcane plains, Bacolod River delta, Silay coastal lowlands.
How long is the flight from Cebu to Bacolod?
The flight from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Bacolod-Silay International Airport (BCD) takes about 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 73 miles (117 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Cebu to Bacolod flight path pass over?
Tañon Strait separating Cebu and Negros islands, with Mt. Kanlaon's volcanic massif visible ahead on the Negros side as the plane crosses toward Bacolod