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GYS → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangyuan Airport (Guangyuan) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rolling terrain of the Sichuan Basin's edge, the winding Xiangjiang River, and a more direct view of the dense urban layout of the Pearl River Delta during the final approach.
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Sichuan Basin Edge
Lush, terraced hillsides and deep green valleys characteristic of the eastern Sichuan landscape.
Chongqing Outskirts
The dramatic intersection of hills and high-density infrastructure on the fringes of the Chongqing municipality.
Xiangjiang River
The major artery of Hunan province, visible as a wide, winding silver ribbon cutting through the landscape.
Hengshan Mountains
One of the Five Great Mountains of China, featuring prominent peaks often shrouded in mist.
Guangzhou Cityscape
If the flight approaches from the north, the right side often catches a glimpse of the distant CBD skyline and the Canton Tower.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the southern highlands. During the descent into CAN, passengers should look for the dense network of waterways and bridges that define the Pearl River Delta. Request a window seat away from the wing to fully appreciate the dramatic change from mountainous terrain to urban sprawl.
Book Hotels in GuangzhouDaba Mountains
Rugged and heavily forested mountain ranges visible shortly after takeoff from Guangyuan.
Dazhou Urban Area
A clear view of this major regional hub in eastern Sichuan as the plane heads southeast.
Dongting Lake View
On clear days, the massive expanse of China's second-largest freshwater lake is visible to the north.
Danxia Landforms
Red sandstone features near Shaoguan as the flight enters northern Guangdong province.
Baiyun North Approach
Aerial views of the extensive logistics hubs and industrial zones north of Guangzhou airport.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Keep an eye out for the vastness of the Yangtze River basin to the north while cruising over Hunan province. This side is better for spotting large-scale geographic water bodies.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,248 km (775 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: GYS (32.391101837158196, 105.7020034790039)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: Domestic
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