Tacloban to Manila is 352 miles (567 km), a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
While the right side delivers a strong single landmark at takeoff (San Juanico Strait), the left side accumulates more scenery across the flight: Leyte's interior peaks on climb, island terrain near Masbate and Marinduque mid-route, and a dramatic finish with Taal Volcano and the Manila Bay skyline on approach.
Flight Path
Camotes Sea, Masbate and Ticao Island, Sibuyan Sea, Marinduque island
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from TAC
RIGHTDeparting Tacloban on runway 36, the climb-out heads north directly toward the San Juanico Strait, the narrow, island-studded channel separating Leyte and Samar. The right side gets a clean view of the strait and its famous bridge before the aircraft banks west toward Manila, with Leyte Gulf and the open Pacific filling the horizon behind.
Landing at MNL
LEFTOn the approach into runway 06, the routing typically tracks up through Batangas and Laguna before curving over Manila Bay to land heading northeast. The left side catches Taal Volcano's crater lake in the distance during descent, then opens up to Manila Bay with the city's skyline along Roxas Boulevard and the Makati/BGC towers as the plane lines up for landing.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Daniel Z Romualdez (TAC) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tacloban to Manila. While the right side delivers a strong single landmark at takeoff (San Juanico Strait), the left side accumulates more scenery across the flight: Leyte's interior peaks on climb, island terrain near Masbate and Marinduque mid-route, and a dramatic finish with Taal Volcano and the Manila Bay skyline on approach.
What can I see during takeoff from Daniel Z Romualdez in Tacloban?
During takeoff from Daniel Z Romualdez (TAC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Tacloban on runway 36, the climb-out heads north directly toward the San Juanico Strait, the narrow, island-studded channel separating Leyte and Samar. The right side gets a clean view of the strait and its famous bridge before the aircraft banks west toward Manila, with Leyte Gulf and the open Pacific filling the horizon behind. Notable sights include: San Juanico Strait, San Juanico Bridge, Samar coastline, Leyte Gulf.
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 the approach into runway 06, the routing typically tracks up through Batangas and Laguna before curving over Manila Bay to land heading northeast. The left side catches Taal Volcano's crater lake in the distance during descent, then opens up to Manila Bay with the city's skyline along Roxas Boulevard and the Makati/BGC towers as the plane lines up for landing. Notable sights include: Taal Volcano and Taal Lake, Manila Bay, Manila skyline (Makati/BGC/Intramuros), Corregidor Island.
How long is the flight from Tacloban to Manila?
The flight from Daniel Z Romualdez (TAC) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 352 miles (567 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tacloban to Manila flight path pass over?
Camotes Sea, Masbate and Ticao Island, Sibuyan Sea, Marinduque island