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CAN → TYN
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Taiyuan Wusu Airport (Taiyuan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the iconic Taihang Mountains and the historic crossing of the Yellow River, plus better chances of seeing the Guangzhou skyline on departure.
Guangzhou CBD
Spectacular views of the Canton Tower and Zhujiang New Town skyscrapers during the initial climb.
Songshan Mountain
Glimpse the famous 'Central Great Mountain' and the home of the Shaolin Temple near Zhengzhou.
Yellow River
A breathtaking crossing of the massive, silt-heavy Yellow River as the flight traverses Henan province.
Taihang Mountains
Stunning rocky ridges and steep escarpments that define the eastern edge of the Shanxi plateau.
Taiyuan Urban Core
Clear views of the Fen River bridges and the expanding industrial skyline of Taiyuan during final descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm 'golden hour' light hitting the Taihang Mountains. Keep your camera ready during the descent, as the transition over the Yellow River and the approach over the Taihang ridges provides the most dramatic scenery of the trip.
Foshan Landscape
Aerial views of the dense urban sprawl of the western Pearl River Delta shortly after takeoff.
Nanling Mountains
Fly over the rugged green peaks and deep valleys marking the border between Guangdong and Hunan.
Hunan Basin
A sprawling patchwork of agricultural fields and winding rivers across the central Hunan province.
Fen River Valley
The lifeline of Shanxi province, winding through the plateau as you approach the destination.
Loess Plateau
Observe the unique, heavily eroded yellow-earth topography and terraced farming distinctive to North China.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Watch for the dramatic shift from lush green southern mountains to the arid, golden-brown landscapes of the Loess Plateau as you cross into northern China.
Distance: 1,597 km (992 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)
Route Type: Domestic
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