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CAN → CIH
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Changzhi Airport (Changzhi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Pearl River Delta upon departure and the breathtaking vertical cliffs of the Taihang Mountains during the descent into Changzhi.
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Guangzhou CBD
Striking views of the Canton Tower and Zhujiang New Town skyscrapers during the initial climb.
Jiulian Mountains
Lush forested peaks and reservoirs in the northeastern corridor of Guangdong.
Wuhan Metropolitan Area
Vast urban sprawl and the confluence of the Yangtze and Han rivers in the distance.
Central Plains
The vast, patterned agricultural landscape of the Henan plains stretching toward the horizon.
Taihang Mountains
Dramatic cliff faces and deep canyons of the Taihang range during the approach to Changzhi.
Changzhi Basin
The high-altitude industrial and agricultural basin surrounding Changzhi city.
The right side is essential for the scenic approach into Changzhi, where the plane often banks over the Taihang Mountains. For morning flights, this side will have direct sunlight, so keep your window shade down until reaching Hubei to avoid glare. The Taihang cliffs are most dramatic in the golden hour light of late afternoon.
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Foshan & Western PRD
Expansive views of the dense urban landscape of the western Pearl River Delta shortly after takeoff.
Nanling Mountains
The rugged, green ridgelines forming the natural border between Guangdong and Hunan provinces.
Xiang River Valley
The winding path of the Xiang River as it flows north through the heart of Hunan.
Yangtze River Crossing
Aerial perspective of the massive Yangtze River as the flight path crosses central Hubei.
Funiu Mountains
The eastern extension of the Qinling range, visible as the flight enters Henan province.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze when photographing the Nanling Mountains. This side is better for afternoon flights to avoid the direct western sun glare while observing the Xiang River.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,430 km (889 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: CIH (36.247501, 113.125999)
Route Type: Domestic
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