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CNX → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Chiang Mai International Airport (Chiang Mai) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers superior views of the dramatic karst topography in Southern China and the rugged mountain ranges of Northern Laos and Vietnam.
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Northern Thai Highlands
Scenic views of the lush, forested mountains surrounding the Chiang Mai basin shortly after takeoff.
Mekong River
A stunning aerial crossing of Southeast Asia's longest river as the flight enters Laotian airspace.
Phou Bia Massif
Views of the highest peaks in Laos, often shrouded in dramatic cloud cover during the monsoon season.
Tonkin Highlands
Rugged, deep-green mountain ridges near the border between Laos and Northern Vietnam.
Guangxi Karst Formations
Iconic limestone 'tooth' mountains and dramatic pillars characteristic of the region near the Vietnam-China border.
Foshan Skyline
Dense urban landscape and river networks of Foshan as the flight prepares for its final descent.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. The karst peaks of Guangxi are most dramatic during the golden hour of a late afternoon flight, providing high-contrast shadows that define the landscape. Clearer skies are more common from November to February.
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Ping River Valley
Aerial perspective of the fertile valley south of Chiang Mai and the suburban sprawl of Lamphun.
Annamite Range
Distanced views of the long mountain chain that forms the border between Laos and Vietnam.
Nanning Plain
Transition from mountains to the flatter, agriculturally rich plains surrounding the city of Nanning.
Pearl River Delta
Massive network of waterways, shipping lanes, and bridges as you enter the Guangdong industrial heartland.
Guangzhou CBD
Spectacular views of the Canton Tower and the Pearl River New City skyscrapers if approaching from the south.
Inter-city Infrastructure
Intricate web of high-speed rail lines and mega-highways connecting the cities of the GBA.
On the approach into CAN, the right side often provides a broader view of the vast Pearl River Delta urban cluster. This side is particularly impressive for night flights, showcasing the immense scale of the megalopolis through a sea of city lights.
Book Hotels in GuangzhouDistance: 1,573 km (977 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: CNX (18.7667999268, 98.962600708)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: International
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