Seeing Makati City from a planeup to 8 ★
Manila's financial district, where many of the Philippines' biggest companies have their headquarters. Look for the tight cluster of towers along Ayala Avenue, the largest skyline in the country.
5 of our routes pass it. Philippines · rated 7 of 10
The easy pick
Manila to Hong Kong: sit on the left, on the climb, 1 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Denpasar-Bali Island to Seoul | Right | 184 min after takeoff |
| Manila to Hong Kong | Left | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Manila to Singapore | Left | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Seoul to Denpasar-Bali Island | Right | 183 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Singapore | Right | 209 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Makati City from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Makati City from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Makati City at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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