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Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the humid Pearl River Delta into the rugged, mystical karst peaks of Guizhou, culminating in distant views of the snow-capped Tibetan Plateau edge on approach to Chengdu.
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Guangzhou Urban Core
Panoramic views of the Canton Tower and the Pearl River New City skyline shortly after departure from Baiyun.
Guizhou Karst Forest
A vast expanse of thousands of limestone cone-shaped hills that create a 'stone forest' effect across the Guizhou plateau.
Wujiang River Gorge
Deep, emerald-green river valleys cutting through the high limestone cliffs of the southwest interior.
Distant Snow Peaks
On clear days during descent, the majestic 7,000m+ peaks of the Daxue Mountains (Hengduan Range) are visible on the western horizon.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Guizhou karst mountains. In the afternoon, the sun will be on this side, so high-quality sunglasses and a window shade are recommended. The best seasonal visibility is during the autumn and early winter when the haze over the Sichuan Basin is at its lowest.
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Nanling Mountains
The lush, subtropical forested ridges that mark the natural border between Guangdong and the rest of inland China.
Sichuan Red Basin
The unique reddish soil and dense, terraced agricultural patterns characteristic of the fertile Sichuan Basin floor.
Minjiang River Confluence
Views of the winding river systems that feed the ancient Dujiangyan irrigation system as you enter the Chengdu plain.
Longquan Ridge
The final low mountain range that separates the urban sprawl of Chengdu from the eastern Sichuan hills.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight, providing better conditions for photography. It offers a broader perspective of the basin's complex agricultural layout. Look out for the sprawling suburbs and the massive expansion of the Tianfu New Area as the plane aligns for its final approach.
Book Hotels in ChengduDistance: 1,223 km (760 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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