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CAN → WXN
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Wanxian Airport (Wanxian)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Yangtze River as the flight descends into the mountainous terrain of Wanzhou, including a better angle of the Three Gorges region geography.
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Beijiang River
The winding 'North River' of Guangdong carving through limestone peaks in the early phase of the flight.
Mount Heng
On clear days, catch a glimpse of this sacred mountain, one of the Five Great Mountains of China, located in Hunan.
Yangtze River
The iconic waterway comes into view during the descent, showing the massive scale of the river near the Three Gorges area.
Wanzhou Cityscape
A close-up view of the 'Mountain City' of Wanzhou, with high-rises clinging to the steep banks of the Yangtze.
Sit on the right for the most dramatic landing experience. As the plane circles for Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport, you can often see the massive Yangtze River bridges. Best viewed during the late afternoon when the sun highlights the river's reflection.
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Guangzhou Urban Hub
Expansive views of the Pearl River Delta's dense urban infrastructure and skyscrapers immediately after takeoff.
Nanling Mountains
Rugged ridges and deep green valleys marking the provincial border between Guangdong and Hunan.
Hunan Basin
Vast agricultural mosaics and rural settlements characteristic of central China's inland plains.
Sichuan Basin Fringe
Dramatic transition from flatlands to the steep, misty hills that define the eastern edge of the Sichuan Basin.
Morning flights provide the best lighting for this side to avoid the harsh afternoon sun glare. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain as the flight crosses the Nanling range approximately 30 minutes after departure.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 954 km (593 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: WXN (30.8017, 108.433)
Route Type: Domestic
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