About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tokyo International (HND) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Manila. The right side delivers the dramatic Tokyo Bay and city panorama on departure, and during the cruise over the Philippine Sea you get open ocean views. On arrival the right side faces east toward the Sierra Madre mountains inland from Manila, which are less visually compelling than the bay, but the Tokyo departure spectacle tips the balance to the right side overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Tokyo International in Tokyo?
During takeoff from Tokyo International (HND), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departures from HND typically use runways 34L/34R heading northwest or 05 heading northeast, then turn southward over Tokyo Bay. The right side gives you the Tokyo skyline, Rainbow Bridge, and the dense urban grid of central Tokyo as the aircraft climbs out over the bay. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba waterfront, central Tokyo skyline including Shinjuku towers, Tokyo Tower.
What can I see when landing at Ninoy Aquino International in Manila?
When landing at Ninoy Aquino International (MNL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into NAIA typically approach from the north or northeast on runway 06/24 or 13/31. Coming in from the north, the left side faces west and gives you Manila Bay, the historic Intramuros district on the waterfront, and the broad sweep of the bay with Cavite visible across the water. Notable sights include: Manila Bay, Intramuros and Rizal Park waterfront, Cavite peninsula across the bay, Manila city center grid.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Manila?
The flight from Tokyo International (HND) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Tokyo to Manila flight path pass over?
The route tracks southwest from Tokyo across the East China Sea, passing east of the Ryukyu Islands chain including Okinawa visible as small low islands roughly midway through the flight. The aircraft then crosses the Luzon Strait between Taiwan and the northern Philippines before descending over the South China Sea approach to Manila. The Batanes Islands of the northern Philippines may be visible as small specks before the main Luzon landmass appears.