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CAN → HAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Haikou Meilan International Airport (Haikou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is superior for this route as it offers a front-row seat to the unique geography of the Leizhou Peninsula and the extinct volcanic cones of Hainan as you descend.
Foshan Urban Sprawl
Intricate views of the dense manufacturing hubs and residential districts of Foshan and Jiangmen.
Leizhou Peninsula
The long, narrow 'horn' of Guangdong province that points directly toward Hainan Island.
Zhanjiang Coastline
Detailed views of the western Guangdong coast, featuring aquaculture farms and jagged shorelines.
Western Qiongzhou Strait
The narrowest point of the crossing between the mainland and the island of Hainan.
Haikou Volcanic Cluster
Distinctive extinct volcanic craters and green lava fields visible during the final approach into Haikou.
The Right Side is best for morning flights, keeping the sun behind the aircraft and providing clear views of the Leizhou Peninsula. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing to capture the rare volcanic landscape of the Haikou Shishan Volcanic Cluster National Geopark.
Guangzhou CBD
A distant view of the Canton Tower and Zhujiang New Town skyscrapers shortly after takeoff.
Pearl River Estuary
The massive waterway where the Pearl River meets the South China Sea, often busy with cargo ships.
Wanshan Archipelago
Groups of small, lush islands scattered across the blue waters of the South China Sea.
Eastern Qiongzhou Strait
The open expanse of the strait where the Pacific waters enter the channel toward the mainland.
Choose the Left Side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. This side is also better for spotting maritime traffic and the vastness of the South China Sea during the mid-flight cruise.
Distance: 484 km (301 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: HAK (19.93490028381348, 110.45899963378906)
Route Type: Domestic
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