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Over 1,200 symmetrical limestone mounds spread across Bohol island in the Philippines. In the dry season they turn brown, resembling rows of chocolate kisses visible on flights across the Visayas.
23Flight Routes
3 miClosest Pass
🍫 MountainType
Routes that pass it23
CEB → CGY
Left
CGY → CEB
Right
BNE → CAN
Left
CAN → BNE
Right
MEL → XMN
Left
TPE → CEB
Left
XMN → MEL
Right
CRK → CEB
Right
CEB → CGM
Right
CGM → CEB
Left
MNL → CEB
Right
MNL → CGM
Right
BNE → HKG
Right
HKG → BNE
Left
HLP → SFO
Left
PVG → CEB
Left
SFO → HLP
Right
BNE → CEB
Left
CEB → BNE
Right
HKG → CEB
Right
DPS → NRT
Left
ICN → CEB
Left
NRT → DPS
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 Chocolate Hills from a plane?
Yes — 23 flight routes pass within 16 miles of Chocolate Hills. The closest routes include Cebu to Ladag, Ladag to Cebu, Brisbane to Guangzhou. Sit on the Left side, with the landmark passing about 3 miles away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Chocolate Hills?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Chocolate Hills: on a Cebu to Ladag flight, sit on the Left side; on a Ladag to Cebu flight, sit on the Right side; on a Brisbane to Guangzhou flight, sit on the Left side.