Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chiayi to Manila. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery on both legs: the Taiwan Strait and coastal features during departure, and the approach over Laguna de Bay and Manila's urban landscape during arrival. The right side offers more varied and visually distinctive landmarks throughout the flight.

During takeoff from Chiayi (CYI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Taiwan Strait and the western coastal plains as the aircraft climbs out northwestward from Chiayi. You'll see the flat agricultural landscape of central Taiwan giving way to open water. Notable sights include: Taiwan Strait (west), Chiayi Plain (south and southeast), Dajia River valley (north), coastal wetlands near Budai.

When landing at Ninoy Aquino International (MNL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Manila. You'll see Laguna de Bay (the large freshwater lake east of Manila), the Pasig River system, and the urban sprawl of Metro Manila as you approach from the northeast. Notable sights include: Laguna de Bay (east), Pasig River (central), Metro Manila urban grid (west), Sierra Madre mountain range (far northeast horizon).

The flight from Chiayi (CYI) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) takes 1h 15m.

Taiwan Strait (open water crossing), scattered islands including Balintang Channel approaches, transition from Taiwan's western coastal zone to Philippine archipelago waters, occasional small islands and shipping traffic in the strait