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CAN → PER
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Perth International Airport (Perth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is superior for this North-to-South route as it faces the Australian mainland during the descent, offering spectacular views of the red Pilbara desert, the turquoise waters of Shark Bay, and the Indonesian volcanic arc.
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Pilbara Red Earth
The striking iron-oxide landscapes and deep gorges of North-West Australia visible as you cross the coastline.
Lombok Volcanoes
The majestic peaks of Mount Rinjani often pierce the cloud layer as the flight crosses the Indonesian archipelago.
Shark Bay
The vivid contrast of rust-red sand dunes meeting bright turquoise waters at this iconic World Heritage site.
Kalimantan Forests
Vast stretches of dense tropical rainforest and winding river systems while overflying Borneo.
Perth Northern Beaches
Aerial views of the sprawling white-sand coastline stretching from Joondalup down toward the Swan River.
For the common overnight flights (CZ319), the Left Side provides a spectacular sunrise over the Australian outback. On daytime flights, keep your camera ready roughly 5-6 hours into the journey for the crossing over the Indonesian islands. The descent into Perth usually follows the coastline, making the Left Side ideal for seeing the distinct 'red meets blue' geography of Western Australia.
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Hainan Island
Tropical views of China's southernmost province and the busy shipping lanes of the Qiongzhou Strait.
Indian Ocean Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the sun setting over the vast, deep blue expanse of the Indian Ocean.
Java Peak Silhouettes
Distant views of the volcanic chain along the Indonesian horizon, including Mount Agung in the distance.
Ningaloo Reef
The world's largest fringing reef may be visible on more westerly flight tracks near Exmouth.
South China Sea
Views of remote coral atolls and large maritime vessels navigating the international shipping corridors.
The Right Side is preferred for evening departures to enjoy a long sunset over the Indian Ocean. While it offers less land scenery than the left, it provides a sense of the immense scale of the ocean. If the flight path takes a more westerly approach into Perth, you might catch a glimpse of Rottnest Island just before touchdown.
Book Hotels in PerthDistance: 6,159 km (3,827 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 15 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: PER (-31.94029998779297, 115.96700286865234)
Route Type: International
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