Seeing Mount Makiling from a plane
A dormant volcano south of Manila, home to the University of the Philippines Los Baños and the legend of the forest spirit Maria Makiling. Look for the forested peak on the south shore of Laguna de Bay.
2 of our routes pass it. Philippines · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Manila to Singapore: sit on the left, on the climb, 6 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Manila to Singapore | Left | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Singapore | Right | 210 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Mount Makiling from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Makiling 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.
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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