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CAN → PNH
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Phnom Penh International Airport (Phnom-penh)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an exceptional vantage point for the South China Sea coastline, the dramatic crossing of the Vietnamese coast near Da Nang, and the winding Mekong River during the final approach.
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Pearl River Delta
Aerial views of the dense urban sprawl of Guangzhou and the intricate river network upon departure.
Gulf of Tonkin
Expansive views of the South China Sea as the flight path cuts across the gulf towards Southeast Asia.
Da Nang Coastline
Clear views of the Son Tra Peninsula and the white sandy beaches of central Vietnam.
Mekong River
The massive, silt-rich Mekong River snaking through the landscape as you cross into Cambodia.
Phnom Penh Riverside
Close-up views of the Royal Palace and the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers during descent.
Choose a seat in front of the wing for unobstructed views of the Vietnamese coastline. For morning flights, the left side is shaded from direct sunlight, which is ideal for photography. Watch for the dramatic change in water color as the plane transitions from the deep blue sea to the brown Mekong sediment.
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Guangxi Karst Peaks
The unique limestone 'sugarloaf' mountain formations visible during the early cruise phase over southern China.
Annamite Range
Densely forested mountain ridges that form the natural border between Laos and Vietnam.
Tonle Sap Lake
On specific westerly approach patterns, the edge of Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake is visible.
Cambodian Floodplains
A vast patchwork of rice paddies that transform from dusty brown to neon green depending on the season.
The right side is best for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Cambodian plains. During the rainy season (May to October), look for the massive expansion of the Tonle Sap lake on this side just before the final turn into PNH airport.
Book Hotels in Phnom-penhDistance: 1,592 km (989 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: PNH (11.546600341796877, 104.84400177001952)
Route Type: International
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