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AMS → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers superior views of the dramatic Caucasus range, the Baku peninsula, and the spectacular urban landscape of the Pearl River Delta during the descent.
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Alps Panorama
Distant but clear views of the Austrian and Swiss Alps while traversing Central Europe.
Caucasus Range
Dramatic views of the jagged, high-altitude peaks of Georgia and Azerbaijan, including Mount Elbrus.
Baku Peninsula
The Absheron Peninsula and the futuristic skyline of Baku protruding into the Caspian Sea.
Kyzylkum Desert
The striking red sands and ancient riverbeds of the Uzbek desert landscape.
Pearl River Delta
An incredible view of the sprawling megacities, bridges, and shipping lanes as you descend into Guangzhou.
Sit on the right for the best sunrise views over the Asian continent. This side also avoids the harshest afternoon glare on flights departing AMS in the late morning. For the arrival in Guangzhou, the right side typically offers a better view of the city's iconic skyscrapers if the wind necessitates a northern approach.
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North Sea Coast
Aerial view of the intricate Dutch polders and the Wadden Sea islands shortly after departure from Schiphol.
Northern Caspian Sea
The vast, emerald-green waters of the northern Caspian Sea and the remote Kazakh shoreline.
Kazakh Steppes
Immense stretches of the Central Asian steppe, featuring unique geological patterns and salt flats.
Tianshan Mountains
Snow-capped peaks and glaciers of the 'Celestial Mountains' as the flight enters Chinese airspace.
Gobi Desert Edge
The stark transition between the high-altitude mountains and the arid basins of Northwestern China.
The left side is excellent for catching the aurora borealis if the flight path tracks further north during winter months. However, be prepared for direct morning sunlight during the latter half of the journey as you head southeast into China.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 9,140 km (5,679 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 45 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: International
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