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CTU → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for spotting the distant snow-capped peaks of the Tibetan Plateau shortly after takeoff and the extensive, dramatic karst landscapes of Guizhou and Guangxi provinces.
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Minya Konka Massif
On clear days, the distant 7,556m peak of Mount Gongga and the snow-capped giants of the eastern Tibetan Plateau are visible to the west.
Guizhou Karst Clusters
Thousands of cone-shaped limestone hills and deep sinkholes forming a unique geological tapestry across southern China.
Guizhou Megabridges
Spot some of the world's highest suspension bridges spanning deep river canyons, visible as tiny white threads against the green mountains.
Foshan Skyline
During the descent into CAN, the sprawling urban landscape of Foshan and the western districts of Guangzhou come into view.
Sit on the right for sunset flights to catch the dramatic silhouettes of the karst mountains against a golden sky. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes after takeoff for potential views of the high Himalayas' eastern edges. Use a polarizing filter if possible to cut through the frequent haze in the Pearl River Delta.
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A sweeping view of the high-density skyscrapers and the concentric ring road system of the 'Hibiscus City' shortly after takeoff from CTU.
Fanjingshan Outlook
Looking east toward the Wuling Mountains, where the iconic Fanjingshan mushroom rock formations reside deep in the Guizhou province.
Bei River Valley
The winding Northern Pearl River tributary snaking through the limestone valleys as the aircraft crosses into northern Guangdong.
Sichuan Basin Cloud Sea
The frequent low-lying stratus clouds often trap moisture in the basin, creating a mystical 'sea of clouds' effect below the aircraft.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Morning flights (08:00–10:00) are ideal to avoid the glare of the eastern sun while viewing the Sichuan Basin. Look for the massive industrial clusters as you enter the northern Pearl River Delta region.
Get eSIMs for China
Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,223 km (760 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: Domestic
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