About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport (USU) to Cotabato (CEB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Coron to Cebu. Right-side seats provide superior scenery for the majority of the flight. The takeoff offers exceptional karst island views, and during the southbound cruise, right-side passengers see the Visayan Sea and the approach to Cebu's eastern coastline. Left side has merit only during final descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport in Coron?
During takeoff from Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport (USU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the dramatic limestone cliffs and turquoise waters of Coron Bay as the aircraft climbs southward. The Calamian Islands' distinctive karst topography is most visible on the right during the initial climb-out. Notable sights include: Coron Bay with its limestone formations, Calamian Islands archipelago, Busuanga Island coastline, Culion Island to the southeast.
What can I see when landing at Cotabato in Cebu?
When landing at Cotabato (CEB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of Cebu's mountainous spine and the Visayan Sea approach corridor. As the aircraft descends toward Mactan Cebu International Airport, the left side reveals the central Cebu highlands and the coastal approach path over Mactan Strait. Notable sights include: Cebu's central mountain range, Mactan Strait, Mactan Island, Visayan Sea.
How long is the flight from Coron to Cebu?
The flight from Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport (USU) to Cotabato (CEB) takes Approximately 50-60 minutes.
What does the Coron to Cebu flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Visayan Sea between the Calamian Islands and central Visayas. Notable features include: Culion Island (south of Coron), the open Visayan Sea with minimal landmass, and the gradual appearance of Cebu's northern coastline and central mountain spine as the aircraft approaches from the north. The Bohol Strait lies to the east but remains beyond typical viewing distance. No major islands obstruct the direct south-southeastward route.