The right side captures the more distinctive scenery on both ends of the flight—Ise Bay's coastline on departure and the striking Taal Volcano crater lake plus Manila Bay on arrival—while the left side spends most of the flight over featureless ocean.
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Flight Path
Nagoya to Manila is 1,715 miles (2,760 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
East China Sea, Okinawa island chain, Luzon Strait, Batanes islands
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from NGO
RIGHTDeparting Centrair, the climb-out and turn toward the southwest puts the Chita Peninsula and Ise Bay's coastline on the right side of the aircraft, with Mikawa Bay's inlets visible before the aircraft settles onto its overwater track. The left side mostly shows open water toward the Pacific with little definition.
Landing at MNL
RIGHTOn the descent into Manila during Amihan season, arrivals approaching runway 06 track in from the southwest over Laguna de Bay and the Cavite/Tagaytay ridge, putting Taal Volcano's crater lake in view on the right before the final turn toward Manila Bay. The left side during this leg mainly shows the flatter Rizal province lowlands.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nagoya to Manila. The right side captures the more distinctive scenery on both ends of the flight—Ise Bay's coastline on departure and the striking Taal Volcano crater lake plus Manila Bay on arrival—while the left side spends most of the flight over featureless ocean.
What can I see during takeoff from Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya?
During takeoff from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Centrair, the climb-out and turn toward the southwest puts the Chita Peninsula and Ise Bay's coastline on the right side of the aircraft, with Mikawa Bay's inlets visible before the aircraft settles onto its overwater track. The left side mostly shows open water toward the Pacific with little definition. Notable sights include: Ise Bay, Chita Peninsula, Mikawa Bay, Honshu coastline.
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. On the descent into Manila during Amihan season, arrivals approaching runway 06 track in from the southwest over Laguna de Bay and the Cavite/Tagaytay ridge, putting Taal Volcano's crater lake in view on the right before the final turn toward Manila Bay. The left side during this leg mainly shows the flatter Rizal province lowlands. Notable sights include: Taal Volcano and crater lake, Laguna de Bay, Manila Bay, Manila skyline.
How long is the flight from Nagoya to Manila?
The flight from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) takes about 4 hours 15 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 Nagoya to Manila flight path pass over?
East China Sea, Okinawa island chain, Luzon Strait, Batanes islands