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 Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tacloban to Manila. The Manila Bay approach on the right side at landing is the single most visually striking moment of this flight — a classic and unmistakable view. During the cruise over the Visayan Sea and Sibuyan Sea, the right side also tracks closer to the island chains of Masbate and the Bondoc Peninsula. Left wins at takeoff but right delivers more consistently across the full flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Daniel Z Romualdez in Tacloban?
During takeoff from Daniel Z Romualdez (TAC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tacloban's runway runs roughly northeast-southwest. Departing southwest toward Manila, the left (south) side gives you a sweeping view over San Pedro Bay and the Leyte Gulf, with the city of Tacloban and its coastal lowlands visible below. The right side faces inland toward Leyte's forested interior hills with less dramatic water views. Notable sights include: San Pedro Bay, Leyte Gulf opening, Tacloban city waterfront, Samar coastline across the strait.
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. Approaching Manila from the southeast, aircraft typically line up for NAIA's runways oriented roughly north-south. On the right (west) side you get Manila Bay — one of the most recognizable geographic features in Southeast Asia — with the city skyline of Makati and Manila visible along its eastern shore. The left side faces inland toward Laguna de Bay and the Sierra Madre foothills. Notable sights include: Manila Bay, Laguna de Bay, Makati and Manila city skyline, Corregidor Island in the bay mouth.
How long is the flight from Tacloban to Manila?
The flight from Daniel Z Romualdez (TAC) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Tacloban to Manila flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Visayan Sea north of Leyte, then tracks over or near Masbate Island and the Sibuyan Sea. The Bondoc Peninsula of Quezon Province is visible as the aircraft approaches Luzon from the south. The Sierra Madre mountain range runs along the left (east) side as you near Manila, while the flat Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon plain are visible ahead and to the right.