Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Puerto Princesa to Manila. While the right side wins at takeoff for Honda Bay views, the left side dominates the majority of the flight — offering views of the South China Sea along Palawan's western coast during climb, the Mindoro Strait crossing, and the spectacular Manila Bay and city approach on landing. The left side delivers more sustained and varied scenery across the full route.

During takeoff from Puerto Princesa (PPS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Puerto Princesa airport typically departs northward or southward along Runway 02/20. On a northbound departure toward Manila, the right side faces east toward Honda Bay and its cluster of small islands, which are clearly visible during climb-out. The left side looks inland over dense jungle. Notable sights include: Honda Bay and its island clusters, Palawan's eastern coastline, Ulugan Bay to the northwest visible on left briefly, the karst limestone hills east of Puerto Princesa.

When landing at Ninoy Aquino International (MNL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Manila from the south, NAIA typically uses runways oriented roughly north-south (Runway 06/24 or 13/31). On approach from the south, the left side gives a clear view over Manila Bay, the city skyline of Makati and BGC, and the bay's distinctive shape. The right side faces inland toward Laguna de Bay. Notable sights include: Manila Bay, Makati and BGC skyline, Laguna de Bay to the east, Corregidor Island in Manila Bay.

The flight from Puerto Princesa (PPS) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight tracks northeast up Palawan island, crossing the Mindoro Strait — a wide open-water crossing between Palawan and Mindoro island. Mindoro itself is visible with its mountainous interior, including Mount Halcon at 2,586m. The aircraft then crosses the Verde Island Passage, one of the world's most biodiverse marine corridors, before descending over Batangas province and the southern Luzon lowlands toward Manila.