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BKK → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic karst limestone mountains in northern Vietnam and the Guangxi region of China, alongside iconic river crossings and the expansive Bangkok cityscape upon departure.
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Bangkok Skyline
Aerial view of the sprawling metropolis and the winding Chao Phraya River shortly after takeoff from BKK.
Central Plains
A patchwork of vibrant green rice paddies and irrigation canals stretching across central Thailand.
Mekong River
The massive, winding waterway that forms the natural border between Thailand and Laos.
Annamite Range
Rugged, densely forested mountain ridges traversing the border regions of Laos and Vietnam.
Guangxi Karst Mountains
The world-famous 'sugarloaf' limestone formations near the Vietnam-China border and southern Guangxi.
For the best photography of the karst peaks, choose a daytime flight departing between 10:00 and 14:00. This side avoids the direct glare of the afternoon sun during the final approach into Guangzhou, allowing for clearer views of the Pearl River Delta's industrial heartland.
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Gulf of Thailand
Expansive views of the coastline and blue waters as the plane turns northeast after departure.
Khao Yai National Park
The lush, dark green canopy of Thailand's oldest national park visible to the east of the flight path.
Gulf of Tonkin
The vast expanse of the South China Sea meeting the northern Vietnamese and southern Chinese coasts.
Leizhou Peninsula
The southernmost tip of mainland China, often visible before the final turn toward Guangzhou.
Pearl River Delta
A bird's-eye view of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes and the massive Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.
Select the right side for morning flights (before 10:00) to keep the sun behind you. This side is particularly rewarding during the descent into CAN, as it provides a better perspective of the massive scale of the Pearl River Delta's urban and maritime infrastructure.
Book Hotels in GuangzhouDistance: 1,706 km (1,060 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 16 min
Departure: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: International
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