About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edward F Knapp State (MPV) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montpelier to Manila. While left offers good takeoff scenery, right seats provide superior views during the longer, more visually interesting descent into Manila. The approach over Manila Bay and coastal Luzon offers more distinctive geography than the departure from central Vermont.
What can I see during takeoff from Edward F Knapp State in Montpelier?
During takeoff from Edward F Knapp State (MPV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Green Mountains running north-south as you climb out. The terrain rises immediately west of Montpelier, making it the dominant visual feature during initial climb. Notable sights include: Green Mountains (western ridge), Winooski River valley (east), Montpelier city grid (directly below), central Vermont farmland (rolling terrain to south).
What can I see when landing at Ninoy Aquino International in Manila?
When landing at Ninoy Aquino International (MNL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats capture the Manila Bay approach and Luzon's coastal geography. The descent path into Ninoy Aquino typically approaches from the west over Manila Bay, giving right-side passengers views of the bay's distinctive shape, coastal cities, and the Sierra Madre mountains inland. Notable sights include: Manila Bay (crescent-shaped body of water), Corregidor Island (small rocky island in bay entrance), Cavite province coastline (southern shore), Sierra Madre mountains (distant inland ridge to northeast).
How long is the flight from Montpelier to Manila?
The flight from Edward F Knapp State (MPV) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) takes 18h 15m.
What does the Montpelier to Manila flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Atlantic (Greenland and Iceland visible on northern routing), then proceeds over northern Europe or Arctic regions depending on seasonal routing. Over the Pacific, the route typically passes north of Hawaii, with views of open ocean, occasional cloud formations, and the Aleutian Islands or northern Pacific waters. The approach to Manila crosses the Philippine archipelago with views of Luzon's northern coastline, Lingayen Gulf, and the transition from open ocean to the densely populated Manila Bay region.