Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manila to Chiayi. The right side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — Metro Manila and Laguna de Bay on departure, and the dramatic Central Mountain Range on approach into Chiayi. During cruise over the Luzon Strait, the right side also faces east toward any visible Philippine island chains before crossing open water.

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 on the left, but the right side gives you a clear view of Metro Manila's dense urban sprawl, Laguna de Bay (one of Southeast Asia's largest lakes), and the Sierra Madre mountain range in the background. Runway 24 departures heading southwest flip this, but 06 is the dominant departure direction. Notable sights include: Laguna de Bay (massive inland lake southeast of Manila), Metro Manila urban grid, Sierra Madre mountain range, Manila Bay shoreline.

When landing at Chiayi (CYI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Chiayi Airport's primary runway orientation is 05/23. On approach from the south via runway 05 heading northeast, the right side faces east toward the Central Mountain Range of Taiwan, including Alishan and the high peaks above 10,000 feet. The left side looks west over the flat Chiayi Plain toward the Taiwan Strait. Notable sights include: Central Mountain Range of Taiwan (Alishan area peaks), Chiayi city grid on the plain, Zengwen Reservoir in the foothills, flat Chiayi agricultural plain.

The flight from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) to Chiayi (CYI) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.

The flight crosses the Luzon Strait between the Philippines and Taiwan, passing over open South China Sea and the Bashi Channel. The Batanes Islands group (northernmost Philippines) may be visible as small specks below during the early portion of the overwater segment. The southern tip of Taiwan comes into view as you approach, with the flat western coastal plain of Taiwan visible before the Central Mountain Range dominates the eastern skyline on descent.