Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manila to Melbourne. The right side captures the most dramatic and varied scenery: the volcanic and mountainous terrain of the Philippines during takeoff, followed by views of the Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, and the Indonesian archipelago during the long southern crossing, and finally the approach to Melbourne. Left-side views are more water-dominated over the open ocean crossing.

During takeoff from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Manila Bay and the Cordillera Central mountain range as the aircraft climbs southwestward. The bay's distinctive shape and the rugged terrain inland provide strong visual interest during the initial climb-out phase. Notable sights include: Manila Bay, Cordillera Central (northern Luzon), Laguna de Bay, Sierra Madre range.

When landing at Melbourne International (MEL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of Port Phillip Bay, the Dandenong Ranges, and Melbourne's urban sprawl during descent. The bay's distinctive shape and the green forested hills create strong visual landmarks as you approach from the north. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay, Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne CBD skyline, Yarra River.

The flight from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) to Melbourne International (MEL) takes Approximately 6.5 to 7.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Sulu Sea and Celebes Sea, passing over or near the Philippine archipelago's southern islands (Mindanao visible on right side during early flight), then over the Banda Sea and Timor Sea. The Molucca Islands and northern Australian coastline (Cape York Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria) may be visible on the right side during the southern portion of the flight, depending on exact routing. The crossing is predominantly over open ocean with limited landmark visibility during the middle 4-5 hours of flight.