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CAN → SHE
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Taoxian Airport (Shenyang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the inland mountain ranges and the expansive North China Plain, particularly during the descent where the Yanshan foothills are visible.
Nanling Mountains
Rugged karst and granite peaks marking the transition out of the Pearl River basin.
Wuhan Metropolis
A bird's-eye view of the winding Yangtze River and the densely populated Hubei province.
Central Plains
Endless patterns of farmlands that define the agricultural heart of China.
Yanshan Range
The dramatic mountain barrier that separates the North China Plain from the Northeast.
Shenyang Approach
Broad views of the Hun River and the dense urban grid of the Liaoning capital.
Choose an A seat for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. This side is especially rewarding in winter when the North China Plain is often dusted with snow, highlighting the field patterns. Watch for the Great Wall's mountain silhouettes north of Beijing if the air is clear.
Poyang Lake
The shimmering expanse of China's largest freshwater lake near Nanchang.
Yangtze River Bend
Deep blue waters of the Yangtze as the route crosses between Anhui and Jiangsu.
Bohai Coastline
The transition from land to the yellow-blue waters of the Bohai Sea near Tianjin.
Liaodong Gulf
Busy shipping lanes filled with tankers and cargo ships heading to northern ports.
Liaoning Coast
The industrialized shoreline of Yingkou and Panjin during the final descent phase.
The F seat is best for late afternoon flights to enjoy the soft golden hour light reflecting off the water. Keep an eye out for the vast wetlands of the Liaohe Delta, which turn a vibrant red in autumn.
Distance: 2,238 km (1,391 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 59 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: SHE (41.63980102539063, 123.48300170898438)
Route Type: Domestic
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