The left side wins on both ends of the flight: Manila Bay and the Bataan highlands during departure, and the Kii Peninsula's mountains framing the bay approach into Nagoya. The right side offers flatter terrain at takeoff and mostly open water on arrival, with the long mid-flight ocean crossing keeping both sides similar during cruise.
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Flight Path
Manila to Nagoya is 1,715 miles (2,760 km), a flight of about 4 hours 10 minutes.
Extended crossing of the Philippine Sea east of Taiwan, passing near the Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa island chain) before the flight path nears southern Kyushu and Shikoku on the approach to Honshu.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MNL
LEFTDeparting NAIA toward the northeast, the aircraft's turn onto its northbound track toward Japan swings Manila Bay into view on the left, with Corregidor Island and the Bataan Peninsula's hills visible against the water. The right side mostly shows the flatter Laguna de Bay basin and Rizal foothills, which is less dramatic.
Landing at NGO
LEFTArriving at Centrair from the south, the approach path crosses into Ise Bay with the mountainous Kii Peninsula visible off the left side, giving a strong sense of terrain before touchdown. The right side faces mostly open water and the low, flat Chita Peninsula, which is comparatively featureless.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) to Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manila to Nagoya. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: Manila Bay and the Bataan highlands during departure, and the Kii Peninsula's mountains framing the bay approach into Nagoya. The right side offers flatter terrain at takeoff and mostly open water on arrival, with the long mid-flight ocean crossing keeping both sides similar during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Ninoy Aquino International in Manila?
During takeoff from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing NAIA toward the northeast, the aircraft's turn onto its northbound track toward Japan swings Manila Bay into view on the left, with Corregidor Island and the Bataan Peninsula's hills visible against the water. The right side mostly shows the flatter Laguna de Bay basin and Rizal foothills, which is less dramatic. Notable sights include: Manila Bay, Corregidor Island, Bataan Peninsula highlands, Metro Manila skyline along the bay.
What can I see when landing at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya?
When landing at Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving at Centrair from the south, the approach path crosses into Ise Bay with the mountainous Kii Peninsula visible off the left side, giving a strong sense of terrain before touchdown. The right side faces mostly open water and the low, flat Chita Peninsula, which is comparatively featureless. Notable sights include: Kii Peninsula mountains, Ise Bay, Nagoya skyline ahead, Chita Peninsula coastline in the distance.
How long is the flight from Manila to Nagoya?
The flight from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) to Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) takes about 4 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,715 miles (2,760 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Manila to Nagoya flight path pass over?
Extended crossing of the Philippine Sea east of Taiwan, passing near the Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa island chain) before the flight path nears southern Kyushu and Shikoku on the approach to Honshu.