Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Manila. Left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — Yangmingshan and Taipei basin on departure, and Manila Bay with the historic waterfront on arrival. The mid-flight portion over the Luzon Strait and South China Sea is open water on both sides, so seat choice matters most at the endpoints where this route's geography is most dramatic.

During takeoff from Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Songshan airport's primary departure runway 10 sends aircraft eastward over Taipei before turning south. The left side faces north toward Yangmingshan National Park and the volcanic peaks above the city, while also capturing the dense Taipei basin and Keelung River below. Right side gets industrial Neihu and less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Yangmingshan volcanic massif, Taipei 101 and Xinyi district skyline, Keelung River bends through the basin, Danshui River confluence to the northwest.

When landing at Ninoy Aquino International (MNL), sit on the Left side for the best views. NAIA's dominant runway 06/24 typically sees arrivals from the south or southeast, with final approach over Manila Bay. Left side passengers get the sweeping view of Manila Bay, the historic Intramuros district, and the Manila waterfront as the aircraft descends over water before touching down. Right side faces inland toward Pasay and Paranaque urban sprawl. Notable sights include: Manila Bay and its broad open water, Intramuros walled city district near the bay shore, Roxas Boulevard coastal strip, Laguna de Bay visible as a large inland lake to the southeast on approach.

The flight from Sungshan (TSA) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.

The flight tracks south-southwest across the Luzon Strait, passing over or near the Batanes Islands group (northernmost Philippines) roughly 30-40 minutes after departure — small volcanic islands visible on clear days. The remainder of the route crosses the northern Luzon landmass, with the Sierra Madre mountain range visible on the left side running along Luzon's eastern spine, and the Cagayan Valley agricultural lowlands to the right. The Central Cordillera of northern Luzon may be visible in the distance on the right side before descent into Manila.