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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.
20Flight Routes
8 kmClosest Pass
🍫 MountainType
Routes that pass it20
BNE → CAN
Right
CAN → BNE
Left
MEL → XMN
Left
XMN → MEL
Right
LHR → MNL
Left
MNL → LHR
Right
BNE → HKG
Right
HKG → BNE
Left
HLP → SFO
Left
SFO → HLP
Right
CEB → PVG
Right
PVG → CEB
Left
CEB → ICN
Left
ICN → CEB
Right
CEB → GMP
Left
DPS → NRT
Left
GMP → CEB
Right
ICN → NOP
Left
NOP → ICN
Right
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 — 20 flight routes pass within 25 km of Chocolate Hills. The closest routes include Brisbane to Guangzhou, Guangzhou to Brisbane, Melbourne to Xiamen. Sit on the Right side, with the landmark passing about 8 km 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 Brisbane to Guangzhou flight, sit on the Right side; on a Guangzhou to Brisbane flight, sit on the Left side; on a Melbourne to Xiamen flight, sit on the Left side.