Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Legazpi to Manila. The left side captures the Visayan Sea and Sibuyan Sea during the cruise portion of the flight, and delivers the iconic Manila Bay approach on landing. While the right side has a slight edge at takeoff, the left side wins across the full flight for water and coastal scenery.

During takeoff from Pagadian (LGP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Pagadian Airport sits on the northern shore of Illana Bay. Departing roughly northward, the right side faces east toward the interior of Mindanao and the Lanao Plateau, while also giving views back over Illana Bay as the aircraft banks. The bay's broad, calm waters and the coastal settlements of Pagadian City are clearly visible on the right during initial climb. Notable sights include: Illana Bay, Pagadian City waterfront, Lanao del Sur highlands to the east, Dumanquilas Bay coastline.

When landing at Ninoy Aquino International (MNL), sit on the Left side for the best views. NAIA approaches from the south or southeast typically put aircraft over Manila Bay on final. The left side faces south and west, giving a direct view over Manila Bay's broad expanse, the Manila city skyline, and Cavite's coastal lowlands. This is consistently the more dramatic approach view. Notable sights include: Manila Bay, Manila city skyline and Roxas Boulevard waterfront, Laguna de Bay visible to the east, Cavite coastline.

The flight from Pagadian (LGP) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) takes Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes.

The flight tracks northward over the Visayan Sea, passing west of Cebu and the Camotes Islands. The Sibuyan Sea comes into view in the mid-flight phase, with the Bondoc Peninsula of Quezon Province visible to the left as the aircraft approaches Luzon. The Tayabas Bay and the low coastal plains of Quezon Province mark the transition to the final descent toward Manila.