The right side wins on both ends of the flight: Luzon's coastal mountains during departure and the Marble Mountains/Hai Van Pass scenery during arrival into Danang, while the left side is dominated by open sea for most of the short flight.
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Flight Path
Manila to Danang is 861 miles (1,386 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
The flight path crosses the open South China Sea with no significant landmarks visible at cruise altitude between the Philippine and Vietnamese coastlines.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MNL
RIGHTDeparting NAIA and turning northwest toward Vietnam, the right side offers views of Manila Bay, the Bataan Peninsula, and the Zambales mountain ridge before the coastline fades into the South China Sea. The left side mostly shows Laguna de Bay and flat inland terrain briefly before turning away.
Landing at DAD
RIGHTOn approach into Danang from the east, the right side of the aircraft faces south toward the Marble Mountains and the dramatic Hai Van Pass ridge where mountains meet the sea. The left side mainly shows open water and the flatter city sprawl of Danang without the mountain drama.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) to Danang International (DAD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manila to Danang. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: Luzon's coastal mountains during departure and the Marble Mountains/Hai Van Pass scenery during arrival into Danang, while the left side is dominated by open sea for most of the short 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. Departing NAIA and turning northwest toward Vietnam, the right side offers views of Manila Bay, the Bataan Peninsula, and the Zambales mountain ridge before the coastline fades into the South China Sea. The left side mostly shows Laguna de Bay and flat inland terrain briefly before turning away. Notable sights include: Manila Bay, Corregidor Island, Bataan Peninsula, Zambales mountain range.
What can I see when landing at Danang International in Danang?
When landing at Danang International (DAD), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Danang from the east, the right side of the aircraft faces south toward the Marble Mountains and the dramatic Hai Van Pass ridge where mountains meet the sea. The left side mainly shows open water and the flatter city sprawl of Danang without the mountain drama. Notable sights include: Marble Mountains, Hai Van Pass ridge, Son Tra Peninsula, Danang coastline.
How long is the flight from Manila to Danang?
The flight from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) to Danang International (DAD) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 861 miles (1,386 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Manila to Danang flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the open South China Sea with no significant landmarks visible at cruise altitude between the Philippine and Vietnamese coastlines.