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DOY → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Dongying Shengli Airport (Dongying) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side (A-seats) offers a superior mix of coastal geography, the massive urbanization of the Yangtze River Delta, and spectacular views of the Wuyi mountain ranges as you descend toward the south.
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Bohai Bay & Yellow Sea
Immediate views of the coastline where the Yellow River meets the sea, transitioning into the blue horizons of the Yellow Sea.
Yangtze River Delta
Aerial perspective of the world's most densely populated industrial zones near Shanghai and the massive Yangtze estuary.
Hangzhou & West Lake
Looking toward the scenic city of Hangzhou with its historic West Lake visible on clear days.
Wuyi Mountains
A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its jagged peaks and lush, subtropical forests along the Fujian-Jiangxi border.
Guangzhou Skyline
During the final approach into CAN, passengers often see the iconic Canton Tower and the dense skyscrapers of Zhujiang New Town.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight, which will be hitting the right side. During the summer, the left side often provides better views of coastal cloud formations and the deep blue of the South China Sea approach. Watch for the dramatic transition from the flat North China Plain to the rugged southern mountains about 60 minutes into the flight.
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North China Plain
A vast, geometric patchwork of agricultural fields and rural villages stretching across Shandong and Anhui.
Yellow River Meanders
The winding path of the Yellow River as it snakes through the sediment-rich plains of eastern China.
Poyang Lake
The largest freshwater lake in China, featuring complex wetland systems and seasonal water level changes.
Danxia Landforms
Unique reddish sandstone formations typical of northern Guangdong province visible during the descent.
Nanling Mountains
The natural border between central and southern China, characterized by misty peaks and dense forest cover.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the inland mountains. Keep an eye out for the massive Poyang Lake mid-flight; its size is best appreciated from this side. Note that smog or haze over the North China Plain can occasionally obscure the ground, so high-altitude visibility is often better once you reach the clearer air of the southern mountain ranges.
Book Hotels in GuangzhouDistance: 1,655 km (1,028 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 12 min
Departure: DOY (37.508598327600005, 118.788002014)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: Domestic
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