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CAN → DAC
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides superior views of the dramatic karst mountains of Guangxi and the rugged Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, with the added possibility of spotting the Eastern Himalayan range on clear days.
Guangxi Karst Peaks
The world-famous limestone 'forest' of Guilin and Yangshuo visible as the plane heads west.
Mekong River Gorges
The upper reaches of the Lancang-Mekong River carving deep into the Yunnan plateau.
Eastern Himalayas
On exceptionally clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan range are visible to the far north.
Brahmaputra Basin
The massive, braided channels of the Jamuna River as it flows south through the Bangladeshi plains.
Bangladesh Wetlands
Intricate patterns of flooded fields and rural villages during the descent into Dhaka.
Sit behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the horizon where the Himalayas may appear. Mid-day flights offer the best lighting for photographing the karst mountains of South China. Winter months (November–February) provide the clearest visibility for spotting distant mountain ranges due to lower humidity.
Pearl River Delta
Aerial perspective of the sprawling urban landscape and massive ports of Southern China shortly after takeoff.
Vietnamese Border Highlands
Dense, mist-covered mountain ranges as the flight bypasses the northernmost part of Vietnam and Laos.
Salween River
Dramatic views of the Nu/Salween river cutting through deep tropical valleys in Eastern Myanmar.
Ganges Delta Islands
A labyrinth of silt-rich islands and mangrove forests where the Great Delta meets the Bay of Bengal.
Dhaka Metropolis
Breathtaking views of the high-density urban core of Dhaka during the final approach into DAC.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side offers the best views of the Pearl River winding through Guangzhou during ascent. During the monsoon season (June–September), this side often provides a dramatic view of massive cloud formations and localized rain cells over the delta.
Distance: 2,331 km (1,448 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 6 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: DAC (23.843347, 90.397783)
Route Type: International
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