The right side edges ahead because of the dramatic Taal Volcano view during climb-out and glimpses of Mindoro's mountainous spine during cruise, giving it the flight's most striking single landmark, even though the left side has a slightly better final approach view of Cebu across the strait.
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Flight Path
Manila to Dumaguete is 389 miles (627 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Mindoro Strait, the mountainous interior of Mindoro Island, Panay Island and Guimaras Strait, and the Tañon Strait separating Negros from Cebu
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MNL
RIGHTClimbing out of NAIA southbound, the right side looks west over Manila Bay toward Corregidor Island and the Bataan mountains, and within minutes the unmistakable caldera of Taal Volcano and its crater lake come into view over Batangas. The left side mostly shows the flatter Laguna de Bay basin and Rizal foothills, which is comparatively plain.
Landing at DGT
LEFTOn the descent into Dumaguete, the left side faces east across the narrow Tañon Strait toward the mountainous silhouette of Cebu Island, with the coastline and Dumaguete's waterfront visible just before touchdown. The right side shows the interior Negros mountains but they're often shrouded and less distinct at low altitude on final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) to Dumaguete (DGT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manila to Dumaguete. The right side edges ahead because of the dramatic Taal Volcano view during climb-out and glimpses of Mindoro's mountainous spine during cruise, giving it the flight's most striking single landmark, even though the left side has a slightly better final approach view of Cebu across the strait.
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. Climbing out of NAIA southbound, the right side looks west over Manila Bay toward Corregidor Island and the Bataan mountains, and within minutes the unmistakable caldera of Taal Volcano and its crater lake come into view over Batangas. The left side mostly shows the flatter Laguna de Bay basin and Rizal foothills, which is comparatively plain. Notable sights include: Manila Bay, Corregidor Island, Taal Volcano and crater lake, Bataan mountain ridges.
What can I see when landing at Dumaguete in Dumaguete?
When landing at Dumaguete (DGT), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the descent into Dumaguete, the left side faces east across the narrow Tañon Strait toward the mountainous silhouette of Cebu Island, with the coastline and Dumaguete's waterfront visible just before touchdown. The right side shows the interior Negros mountains but they're often shrouded and less distinct at low altitude on final approach. Notable sights include: Tañon Strait, Cebu Island coastline, Dumaguete waterfront and Silliman University area, Negros coastal plain.
How long is the flight from Manila to Dumaguete?
The flight from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) to Dumaguete (DGT) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 389 miles (627 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Manila to Dumaguete flight path pass over?
Mindoro Strait, the mountainous interior of Mindoro Island, Panay Island and Guimaras Strait, and the Tañon Strait separating Negros from Cebu