Seeing Pinatubo from a planeup to 14 ★
Its 1991 eruption was the second-largest of the 20th century and cooled the whole planet by about 1 degree F for a year. Look for the turquoise crater lake and the gray ash valleys fanning out across central Luzon.
3 of our routes pass it. Philippines · rated 7 of 10
The easy pick
Singapore to Manila: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong to Manila | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Manila to Hong Kong | Left | 9 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Manila | Left | on the way down |
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 Pinatubo from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Pinatubo 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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