Banaue Rice Terraces

16 flight routes pass within 19 miles of Banaue Rice Terraces.

Banaue Rice Terraces
🌾 Monument · Philippines

Photo: User: (WT-shared) Roundtheworld at wts wikivoyage · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Ancient terraces carved into the Cordillera mountains of northern Luzon over 2,000 years ago. The stairway-like green paddies cover entire mountainsides and are visible on flights over the northern Philippines.
16Flight Routes
OverheadClosest Pass
🌾 MonumentType

Routes that pass it16

SHA → MNL Shanghai to Manila · directly overhead Both Sides MNL → TPE Manila to Taipei · 1 mi Both Sides TPE → MNL Taipei to Manila · 1 mi Both Sides MNL → PVG Manila to Shanghai · 4 mi Left PVG → MNL Shanghai to Manila · 4 mi Right MNL → TSA Manila to Taipei · 5 mi Left TSA → MNL Taipei to Manila · 5 mi Right CGK → KIX Jakarta to Osaka · 6 mi Left KIX → CGK Osaka to Jakarta · 6 mi Right BAG → ANC Baguio to Anchorage · 6 mi Right ILO → LYR Iloilo to Svalbard · 11 mi Left LYR → ILO Svalbard to Iloilo · 11 mi Right CYI → MNL Chiayi to Manila · 14 mi Left MNL → CYI Manila to Chiayi · 14 mi Right KHH → MNL Kaohsiung to Manila · 16 mi Left MNL → KHH Manila to Kaohsiung · 16 mi Right
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you see Banaue Rice Terraces from a plane?

Yes — 16 flight routes pass within 19 miles of Banaue Rice Terraces. The closest routes include Shanghai to Manila, Manila to Taipei, Taipei to Manila. The landmark is visible from both sides, passing directly overhead.

Which side of the plane is best for viewing Banaue Rice Terraces?

The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Banaue Rice Terraces: on a Shanghai to Manila flight, visible from both sides; on a Manila to Taipei flight, visible from both sides; on a Taipei to Manila flight, visible from both sides.