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CAN → AVA
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Anshun Huangguoshu Airport (Anshun)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the winding Pearl River, the famous karst formations near Zhaoqing, and the dramatic transition from the coastal plains to the Guizhou plateau.
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Guangzhou Urban Hub
Aerial view of the sprawling Pearl River Delta and the dense urban grid of Foshan and Guangzhou.
Zhaoqing Karst
Spot the iconic limestone peaks and the Seven Star Crags area as you exit the Guangdong lowlands.
Xijiang River Bends
The massive Xijiang River snakes through the terrain, providing a silver contrast against the green hills.
South China Karst Forest
Stunning 'cone-shaped' karst mountains that define the Guizhou and Guangxi border regions.
Terraced Plateaus
On approach to Anshun, look for high-altitude agricultural terraces carved into the mountain slopes.
Book a window seat behind the wing to capture the full scale of the karst cones. Morning flights (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) are ideal to avoid the sun glare from the south while maintaining high visibility of the valleys. During spring, expect a sea of clouds which occasionally breaks to reveal the sharp mountain peaks.
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Northern Nanling Range
View of the more rugged and higher altitude mountain ridges on the northern edge of the flight path.
Hezhou Limestone Formations
A dense cluster of limestone towers and isolated peaks typical of the northern Guangxi region.
Guizhou Cloud Sea
Frequent low-lying stratus clouds trapped in deep valleys, creating a mystical landscape effect.
Anshun City Skyline
The final descent offers a clear view of Anshun's urban center and the surrounding plateau topography.
The right side is generally better if you prefer to see the urban expansion of northern Guangzhou upon takeoff. This side is also less prone to direct sunlight glare during afternoon flights. Keep an eye out for the rapid change in elevation as the plane crosses into the Guizhou plateau.
Book Hotels in AnshunDistance: 814 km (506 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: AVA (26.2605555556, 105.873333333)
Route Type: Domestic
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