Right-side seats provide superior scenery for the majority of the flight. Takeoff offers immediate coastal and harbor views, and the northwestward flight path means right seats face the direction of travel across the Taiwan Strait and toward Luzon, capturing more of the open water and approaching landmass than left seats would.
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Flight Path
Kaohsiung to Manila is 559 miles (900 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Taiwan Strait (open water, 50+ miles wide), scattered islands including Penghu Archipelago (visible as small specks if flying south of direct route), transition from Taiwan's western coast to Philippine waters, approach to northern Luzon with visible mountain ridges and coastal features
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from KHH
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Kaohsiung harbor and coastal industrial zone immediately after departure, plus the Taiwan Strait opening to the northwest. The aircraft climbs northwestward toward Manila, so right seats face the direction of travel with excellent views of the southwestern Taiwan coastline.
Landing at MNL
LEFTLeft-side seats offer the best views during descent into Manila. The aircraft approaches from the northwest over Laguna de Bay and the central Luzon plain, so left seats face toward the airport and capture the bay, Makati's skyline, and the approach corridor over populated areas.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kaohsiung International (KHH) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kaohsiung to Manila. Right-side seats provide superior scenery for the majority of the flight. Takeoff offers immediate coastal and harbor views, and the northwestward flight path means right seats face the direction of travel across the Taiwan Strait and toward Luzon, capturing more of the open water and approaching landmass than left seats would.
What can I see during takeoff from Kaohsiung International in Kaohsiung?
During takeoff from Kaohsiung International (KHH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Kaohsiung harbor and coastal industrial zone immediately after departure, plus the Taiwan Strait opening to the northwest. The aircraft climbs northwestward toward Manila, so right seats face the direction of travel with excellent views of the southwestern Taiwan coastline. Notable sights include: Kaohsiung Harbor and port facilities, Love River delta, Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum (visible inland), Taiwan Strait coastline.
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. Left-side seats offer the best views during descent into Manila. The aircraft approaches from the northwest over Laguna de Bay and the central Luzon plain, so left seats face toward the airport and capture the bay, Makati's skyline, and the approach corridor over populated areas. Notable sights include: Laguna de Bay (largest freshwater lake in Philippines), Makati and Manila CBD skyline, Pasig River, Sierra Madre mountain range (distant).
How long is the flight from Kaohsiung to Manila?
The flight from Kaohsiung International (KHH) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 559 miles (900 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Kaohsiung to Manila flight path pass over?
Taiwan Strait (open water, 50+ miles wide), scattered islands including Penghu Archipelago (visible as small specks if flying south of direct route), transition from Taiwan's western coast to Philippine waters, approach to northern Luzon with visible mountain ridges and coastal features