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HAK → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Haikou Meilan International Airport (Haikou) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the South China Sea coastline, the industrial ports of Zhanjiang, and the dense urban skyline of the Pearl River Delta, including the Canton Tower during the descent.
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Qiongzhou Strait
Clear views of the narrow body of water separating Hainan Island from mainland China.
Zhanjiang Port
Massive cargo ships and complex naval port infrastructure along the Leizhou Peninsula coastline.
Pearl River Estuary
The complex network of waterways and bridges that define the core of the Greater Bay Area.
Guangzhou CBD
A stunning view of the Canton Tower and the Zhujiang New Town skyscrapers if the approach is from the south.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the South China Sea. During the descent into CAN, keep your camera ready for the Pearl River Delta's massive industrial clusters and the iconic high-rises of the Guangzhou skyline. Request a window seat away from the wing for the best photography angles of the Zhanjiang coastline.
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Haikou Urban View
Aerial view of downtown Haikou and the Haikou Bay area immediately after takeoff.
Beibu Gulf
The shimmering waters of the Gulf of Tonkin visible to the west as you cross the Qiongzhou Strait.
Western Guangdong Hills
Green, rolling hills of the Yunkai Mountains as the flight heads north over the mainland.
Foshan Cityscape
The interconnected urban sprawl of Foshan, signaling the proximity to Guangzhou.
Sit on the left if you want to see the sunset during late afternoon flights. Morning flights on this side avoid direct sunlight glare. Watch for the lush greenery of the Maoming and Yangjiang inland areas.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 484 km (301 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: HAK (19.93490028381348, 110.45899963378906)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: Domestic
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