Puerto Princesa to Manila is 363 miles (584 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The left side wins on both ends of the flight: Palawan's mountainous terrain during departure and Manila Bay's coastline and skyline during arrival offer far more visual interest than the mostly open-water views on the right side.
Flight Path
Mindoro Strait, northern tip of Mindoro Island, and the open waters of the Sulu Sea/South China Sea approach toward Luzon
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Takeoff from PPS
LEFTClimbing out of Puerto Princesa toward Manila, the aircraft tracks north-northeast, putting Palawan's mountainous spine and karst formations on the left side of the plane. Passengers get a good look at the forested ridgelines and coastal inlets before the route heads out over open water.
Landing at MNL
LEFTOn approach into Manila, flights commonly track in over Manila Bay, giving left-side passengers a view of the bay's coastline, Corregidor Island near the bay mouth, and the dense Metro Manila skyline as the plane lines up for landing. The right side mostly sees flatter inland terrain around Laguna de Bay with less visual variety.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Puerto Princesa (PPS) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Puerto Princesa to Manila. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: Palawan's mountainous terrain during departure and Manila Bay's coastline and skyline during arrival offer far more visual interest than the mostly open-water views on the right side.
What can I see during takeoff from Puerto Princesa in Puerto Princesa?
During takeoff from Puerto Princesa (PPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Climbing out of Puerto Princesa toward Manila, the aircraft tracks north-northeast, putting Palawan's mountainous spine and karst formations on the left side of the plane. Passengers get a good look at the forested ridgelines and coastal inlets before the route heads out over open water. Notable sights include: Victoria-Anepahan mountain range, Puerto Princesa Bay coastline, karst limestone hills near the Underground River area.
What can I see when landing at Ninoy Aquino International in Manila?
When landing at Ninoy Aquino International (MNL), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Manila, flights commonly track in over Manila Bay, giving left-side passengers a view of the bay's coastline, Corregidor Island near the bay mouth, and the dense Metro Manila skyline as the plane lines up for landing. The right side mostly sees flatter inland terrain around Laguna de Bay with less visual variety. Notable sights include: Manila Bay, Corregidor Island, Bataan Peninsula silhouette, Metro Manila skyline.
How long is the flight from Puerto Princesa to Manila?
The flight from Puerto Princesa (PPS) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 363 miles (584 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Puerto Princesa to Manila flight path pass over?
Mindoro Strait, northern tip of Mindoro Island, and the open waters of the Sulu Sea/South China Sea approach toward Luzon