About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) to Puerto Princesa (PPS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manila to Puerto Princesa. Right side captures the dramatic Manila Bay departure view, and during the cruise over the Sibuyan Sea and Mindoro Strait, right-side passengers look south over open water with occasional island silhouettes. The left side wins on landing, but the takeoff spectacle over Manila Bay gives the right side the edge for the overall flight experience.
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. NAIA's primary departure runway 06 sends aircraft northeast before turning southwest toward Palawan. Right-side passengers get a clear view back over Manila Bay as the aircraft banks, with the city sprawl of Metro Manila visible across the water. The bay's broad expanse and the Cavite peninsula are distinctly identifiable. Notable sights include: Manila Bay, Metro Manila city grid, Cavite peninsula, Laguna de Bay (briefly visible to the southeast).
What can I see when landing at Puerto Princesa in Puerto Princesa?
When landing at Puerto Princesa (PPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Puerto Princesa airport uses runway 18/36, with most arrivals from the north on runway 18 heading south. Left-side passengers face east toward the interior of Palawan island, with the rugged karst mountains of the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park area visible as a green ridgeline. The Honda Bay islands are also visible off the left side as the aircraft descends. Notable sights include: Honda Bay and its small islands, Palawan interior karst ridgeline, Puerto Princesa city and bay, Ulugan Bay to the southwest.
How long is the flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa?
The flight from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) to Puerto Princesa (PPS) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Manila to Puerto Princesa flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest across the Verde Island Passage between Luzon and Mindoro, then over the northern tip of Mindoro island, before crossing the Mindoro Strait and the Calamian Group islands including Busuanga and Coron. The Calamian islands are visually striking from altitude — a cluster of rugged limestone islands surrounded by shallow reef-colored water. The final approach crosses the northern Palawan coastline and Honda Bay.