At Sam Ratulangi in Manado: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Manado Bay, Bunaken Island, Siladen Island, Manado city grid.

When taking off from Sam Ratulangi (MDC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Manado Bay and the Bunaken Marine Park area as the aircraft climbs out northward. The left side faces inland terrain with less distinctive features during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Manado Bay, Bunaken Island, Siladen Island, Manado city grid.

When landing at Sam Ratulangi (MDC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Sam Ratulangi Airport's primary runway (11/29) typically handles approaches from the north over Manado Bay. Right-side seats offer views of the dramatic volcanic landscape of North Sulawesi, including the Bunaken Marine Park waters and coastal features. Left-side approaches would face inland terrain with less distinctive visual interest during final descent. Notable sights include: Manado Bay (Teluk Manado), Bunaken Island and coral reef waters, Mount Manado Tua volcanic cone, Manado city sprawl along the coast.

The best window seat at Sam Ratulangi (MDC) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Manado (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.