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HKG → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the dense urban corridor stretching from Shenzhen through Dongguan and into the heart of Guangzhou, providing a front-row seat to the Greater Bay Area's infrastructure.
Shenzhen Qianhai
Glimpse the towering skyscrapers of Shenzhen's modern financial district along the eastern coast of the estuary.
Humen Bridge
The iconic suspension bridge connecting Nansha and Humen, a critical link in the regional transport network.
Dongguan Skyline
Witness the sheer scale of urban sprawl as the flight passes over the industrial and manufacturing hubs of Dongguan.
Baiyun Mountain
On the final approach to CAN, look for the 'lung of the city,' a large green patch contrasting with the urban density.
Canton Tower
Depending on the approach path, you may catch a distant view of the landmark tower in the central Guangzhou skyline.
Choose the right side for the most dramatic urban scenery. Morning flights are ideal as the sun rises to the east, illuminating the Shenzhen and Dongguan skylines. Be aware that the flight is very low altitude, so geographic details remain sharp throughout the journey.
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
Visible immediately after takeoff, this massive engineering marvel stretches across the Lingdingyang waters.
Pearl River Estuary
The expansive waters where the river meets the South China Sea, often dotted with cargo ships and ferries.
Nansha District
The southern tip of Guangzhou featuring the massive Nansha Port and growing waterfront urban developments.
Zhongshan Coastline
Distant views of the western side of the delta and the dense industrial zones of Zhongshan city.
Sit on the left for the best views of the HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge during takeoff. Since this is an exceptionally short flight, visibility is heavily dependent on the typical smog or haze of the Pearl River Delta; flights after rainfall offer the clearest views of the Macau skyline in the distance.
Distance: 136 km (85 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 14 min
Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: International
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