About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) to Cagayan De Oro (CGY)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manila to Ladag. The right side delivers the most dramatic single moment of the flight — the sweeping view of Manila Bay and the city skyline on departure. During cruise the flight tracks southeast over the Visayan Sea and Mindanao Sea, and the right side also picks up views of the Visayan islands including Leyte and Bohol in the middle distance. The left side has the better landing view at CGY, but the right side wins on cumulative scenery across the full flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Ninoy Aquino International in Manila?
During takeoff from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL), sit on the Right side for the best views. NAIA's primary departure runway 06 sends aircraft northeast over Manila Bay before turning southeast. The right side gets a clear view of Manila Bay's broad expanse and the Manila city skyline receding behind you. Left side faces inland toward Laguna de Bay but is partially obscured by the aircraft's climb angle. Notable sights include: Manila Bay, Manila city skyline and port area, Laguna de Bay (visible as a large inland lake to the southeast), Cavite peninsula.
What can I see when landing at Cagayan De Oro in Ladag?
When landing at Cagayan De Oro (CGY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Laguindingan Airport (CGY) sits on a coastal plateau above Macajalar Bay. Runway 07 approach comes in from the west over the bay, putting Macajalar Bay and the Cagayan de Oro city coastline on the left side. You also get views of the Misamis Oriental coastline and the bay's broad arc. Notable sights include: Macajalar Bay, Cagayan de Oro city and coastline, Misamis Oriental coastal lowlands, Mount Balatukan range in the distance to the south.
How long is the flight from Manila to Ladag?
The flight from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) to Cagayan De Oro (CGY) takes Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes.
What does the Manila to Ladag flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Sibuyan Sea and then the Visayan Sea after passing over the Bondoc Peninsula of Quezon province. The islands of Masbate and then the northern Visayas come into view. The route then crosses over or near the Camotes Sea before descending toward the Mindanao coast and Macajalar Bay. Samar and Leyte are visible to the east on the right side during mid-flight cruise.