Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manila to Tacloban. The right side delivers the most sustained geographic interest across the full flight. After the Manila Bay and Laguna de Bay views on departure, the right side tracks the eastern Sibuyan Sea and the Visayan island chain as the route crosses the archipelago. The left side has good landing views at Tacloban but the right side wins on total scenic coverage across the roughly 55-minute flight.

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 briefly before turning southeast. The right side picks up Manila Bay's broad expanse, the Cavite peninsula, and the initial sweep of Laguna de Bay as the aircraft climbs and banks toward the Visayas. Left side faces the urban sprawl of Metro Manila with limited geographic drama. Notable sights include: Manila Bay, Cavite peninsula, Laguna de Bay, Las Piñas/Parañaque coastal flats.

When landing at Daniel Z Romualdez (TAC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport sits on the western shore of San Pedro Bay, and aircraft typically approach from the west or northwest on runway 36/18. On final approach heading north or landing heading south, the left side faces San Pedro Bay and the Leyte Gulf opening, giving clear views of the water and the Samar coastline across the strait. The right side faces inland Leyte hills with less visual distinction. Notable sights include: San Pedro Bay, Leyte Gulf, Samar coastline across the strait, Tacloban city waterfront.

The flight from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) to Daniel Z Romualdez (TAC) takes Approximately 55-65 minutes.

The flight crosses the Sibuyan Sea and threads between the islands of the central Visayas. Notable features along the route include the Bondoc Peninsula of Quezon province, the Sibuyan Sea with Sibuyan Island visible to the north, the island of Masbate below, and the Visayan Sea before crossing the northern tip of Leyte or the Samar coast on descent. The route essentially traverses the heart of the Philippine archipelago, with water and islands visible almost continuously.