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CAN → RGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Yangon International Airport (Yangon)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers unparalleled views of China's world-famous karst topography and the dramatic river gorges where the Mekong and Salween rivers carve through the mountains.
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Guangxi Karst Mountains
Iconic limestone 'sugar-loaf' hills and jagged peaks characteristic of the Guilin and Liuzhou regions.
Lancang (Mekong) River
The deep, winding canyon of the Upper Mekong as it flows from the Tibetan Plateau toward Southeast Asia.
Salween (Nu) Gorges
Dramatic views of one of the world's last free-flowing rivers cutting through the Hengduan Mountains.
Shan Plateau
The rugged, forested highlands of eastern Myanmar, dotted with remote villages and winding roads.
Shwedagon Pagoda
If the flight approaches Yangon from the north or loops for landing, the massive golden spire is often visible on this side.
The right side is the 'scenic' choice for this route. Look out the window approximately 60-90 minutes into the flight for the most dramatic mountain scenery. For evening flights, you may witness a spectacular sunset over the mountains of Myanmar. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes of the flight for a chance to spot the glint of the Shwedagon Pagoda.
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Pearl River Delta
Aerial view of the sprawling urban megalopolis of Guangzhou and Foshan immediately after takeoff.
Beibu Gulf
Glimpses of the South China Sea coastline and the northern reaches of the Gulf of Tonkin.
Red River Basin
Distances views of the lush green valleys of northern Vietnam and the border region.
Bago River Valley
The fertile, flat agricultural heartlands of Southern Myanmar during the final descent into Yangon.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. It offers a more consistent view of the coastal plains and the transition from the Chinese coast to the Southeast Asian interior. During the monsoon season (June–October), this side often provides better views of dramatic cloud formations over the sea.
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Get eSIMs for BurmaDistance: 1,930 km (1,199 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: RGN (16.907300949099998, 96.1332015991)
Route Type: International
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