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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.
26Flight Routes
OverheadClosest Pass
🌾 MonumentType
Routes that pass it26
EZE → MNL
Both Sides
MNL → EZE
Both Sides
SHA → MNL
Both Sides
MNL → TPE
Both Sides
TPE → MNL
Both Sides
HKG → SAW
Both Sides
SAW → HKG
Both Sides
HKG → IST
Right
IST → HKG
Left
MNL → PVG
Left
PVG → MNL
Right
CGK → KIX
Left
KIX → CGK
Right
MNL → TSA
Left
TSA → MNL
Right
BAG → ANC
Right
ILO → LYR
Left
LYR → ILO
Right
CYI → MNL
Left
MNL → CYI
Right
MNL → PER
Right
PER → MNL
Left
JAD → MNL
Left
MNL → JAD
Right
KHH → MNL
Left
MNL → KHH
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 — 26 flight routes pass within 30 km of Banaue Rice Terraces. The closest routes include Buenos Aires to Manila, Manila to Buenos Aires, Shanghai 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 Buenos Aires to Manila flight, visible from both sides; on a Manila to Buenos Aires flight, visible from both sides; on a Shanghai to Manila flight, visible from both sides.