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CAN → SWA
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (Shantou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point of the South China Sea coastline, including the industrial maritime hubs of Daya Bay and the scenic sandy inlets near Shanwei.
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Dongguan Industrial Hub
The massive scale of manufacturing plants and urban infrastructure between Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
Daya Bay
Vast coastal views featuring major industrial ports and the distant silhouettes of offshore islands.
Honghai Bay
The beautiful crescent-shaped coastline and beaches near the city of Shanwei.
Shantou Skyline
Panoramic views of the high-rise buildings and bridges of Shantou as the aircraft descends towards Jieyang.
South China Sea
The deep blue horizon of the sea dotted with cargo vessels waiting to enter the busy regional ports.
Book a window seat on the right for morning flights to see the coastline illuminated by the rising sun. During the final approach into SWA, keep your camera ready for the transition from the blue sea to the dense urban grid of the Chaoshan region.
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Guangzhou North
Dense urban sprawl and the expanding northern suburbs of the provincial capital shortly after takeoff.
Lianhua Mountains
The rugged green ridgelines of the southern mountain ranges that characterize the inland Guangdong landscape.
Dongjiang River
A clear view of the winding river that serves as a vital water source for the Pearl River Delta region.
Meizhou Border Hills
Verdant forest-covered hills appearing as the flight approaches the eastern border of the province.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Watch for the intricate patterns of agricultural land interspersed between the mountain valleys of inland Guangdong.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 327 km (203 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: SWA (23.552, 116.5033)
Route Type: Domestic
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