Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manila to Kaohsiung. The right side delivers the more compelling overall experience: a strong departure view over Metro Manila and Laguna de Bay, and during the cruise over the Luzon Strait you get glimpses of the Batanes Islands group on the right side before crossing into the Taiwan Strait. The landing view on the left is excellent for Kaohsiung port, but the departure and en-route scenery tips the balance to the right.

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 captures the dense urban sprawl of Metro Manila, Laguna de Bay (one of Southeast Asia's largest lakes), and the Sierra Madre mountain range rising to the east. These are far more visually distinctive than open water. Notable sights include: Laguna de Bay, Sierra Madre mountain range, Metro Manila urban grid, Pasig River delta.

When landing at Kaohsiung International (KHH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Kaohsiung International typically uses runway 09 for arrivals from the west, meaning the approach comes in from over the Taiwan Strait. The left side faces south and captures the Kaohsiung harbor and port complex — one of the world's largest container ports — plus the Love River estuary and the urban core of Kaohsiung city. The right side faces north toward industrial suburbs with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Kaohsiung Harbor and container port, Love River estuary, Zuoying District, Taiwan Strait coastline.

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

The flight tracks north-northeast across the South China Sea and Luzon Strait, passing over or near the Babuyan Islands (volcanic island chain north of Luzon), then the Batanes Islands — the northernmost Philippine islands with rugged terrain visible on clear days. The Bashi Channel separates the Philippines from Taiwan. As the aircraft crosses into Taiwan's southern tip, the Central Mountain Range spine of Taiwan becomes visible on the right side, with peaks exceeding 10,000 feet. The western coastal plain of Taiwan, including Tainan, is visible on the left during descent.