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Dramatic limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, and turquoise waters make Palawan's El Nido one of the most scenic island areas in Southeast Asia. Visible on Philippine routes.
65Flight Routes
3 kmClosest Pass
🏝️ IslandType
Routes that pass it65
HKG → MEL
Both Sides
MEL → HKG
Both Sides
HAN → LGP
Both Sides
HKG → MBW
Both Sides
HKG → MEB
Both Sides
LGP → HAN
Both Sides
MBW → HKG
Both Sides
MEB → HKG
Both Sides
MNL → PPS
Both Sides
PPS → MNL
Both Sides
CEB → HAN
Both Sides
HAN → CEB
Both Sides
DPS → ICN
Both Sides
ICN → DPS
Both Sides
CAN → MEB
Left
MEB → CAN
Right
CAN → MEL
Left
MEL → CAN
Right
MNL → ORD
Left
ORD → MNL
Right
CTS → MNL
Left
MNL → CTS
Right
CVG → MNL
Right
MNL → CVG
Left
MNL → YYC
Right
YYC → MNL
Left
BNE → ZRH
Left
ZRH → BNE
Right
MNL → NGO
Right
NGO → MNL
Left
BOS → TPE
Left
TPE → BOS
Right
MNL → YYZ
Left
YYZ → MNL
Right
MNL → YTZ
Left
YTZ → MNL
Right
CGK → NRT
Right
DPS → TSA
Right
NRT → CGK
Left
TSA → DPS
Left
HND → MNL
Left
MNL → HND
Right
CGK → MNL
Right
MNL → CGK
Left
MNL → NRT
Right
NRT → MNL
Left
IAH → KTG
Right
KTG → IAH
Left
MNL → YVR
Right
NOP → SGN
Right
YVR → MNL
Left
CGK → HND
Right
HND → CGK
Left
ADL → HKG
Right
DPS → MNL
Left
HKG → ADL
Left
MNL → DPS
Right
MNL → SEA
Right
SEA → MNL
Left
DPS → TPE
Right
TPE → DPS
Left
JFK → MNL
Right
MNL → JFK
Left
MNL → PDX
Right
PDX → MNL
Left
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 El Nido & Palawan from a plane?
Yes — 65 flight routes pass within 100 km of El Nido & Palawan. The closest routes include Hong Kong to Melbourne, Melbourne to Hong Kong, Hanoi to Legazpi. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 3 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing El Nido & Palawan?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near El Nido & Palawan: on a Hong Kong to Melbourne flight, visible from both sides; on a Melbourne to Hong Kong flight, visible from both sides; on a Hanoi to Legazpi flight, visible from both sides.