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CDG → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides the most dramatic views of the high-altitude terrain along the 'Middle Corridor' route, including the core peaks of the Caucasus Mountains and the rugged northern fringes of the Tibetan Plateau.
The Alps
Breathtaking views of the Swiss and Austrian Alps shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Caucasus Range
Directly overfly the snow-capped peaks separating Europe and Asia, often including Mount Elbrus.
Caspian Sea
Crossing the world's largest inland body of water, showing the transition from desert to sea.
Taklamakan Desert
View the massive shifting sand dunes of Western China, one of the world's largest sandy deserts.
Kunlun Mountains
Impressive, jagged peaks that form the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
Pearl River Delta
Dense urban sprawl and complex river networks as the flight descends into Guangzhou.
The right side is the 'scenic' side for mountain lovers. Because most flights depart CDG in the afternoon, you will witness a spectacular sunset over the Caucasus or Caspian Sea. Use a window polariser if possible, as the southern sun can be bright. During descent into CAN, this side often offers the best views of the Canton Tower and Guangzhou's CBD.
Departure over Paris
Clear views of the French capital's urban layout and the Seine if departing towards the east.
Black Sea Coast
The northern coastline of the Black Sea, passing near the borders of Romania and Bulgaria.
Central Asian Steppes
Vast, seemingly endless plains across Kazakhstan with unique geological textures.
Altai Mountains
Glaciated peaks appearing as you approach the border between Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and China.
High Altitude Sunrise
The left side avoids direct glare during the morning hours of this eastbound flight, perfect for photography.
The left side is the 'cool' side of the aircraft on this eastbound journey; you avoid the direct southern sun glare. This is the better side for capturing the vast, flat expanses of Central Asia and the soft light of a high-altitude sunrise without lens flare.
Distance: 9,456 km (5,876 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 7 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: International
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