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KHH → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Kaohsiung International Airport (Kaohsiung) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Kaohsiung coastline upon departure and the expansive Pearl River Delta, including iconic bridges and island chains, during the approach to Guangzhou.
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Kaohsiung Harbor
Aerial view of Taiwan's largest container port and the 85 Sky Tower shortly after takeoff.
South China Sea
A vast blue expanse during the middle segment of the flight across the Taiwan Strait.
Wanshan Archipelago
A cluster of islands scattered across the mouth of the Pearl River visible during descent.
Pearl River Delta Bridges
Spot the engineering marvels of the Humen Bridge or the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in the distance.
Nansha District
The rapid urban development and industrial parks of southern Guangzhou along the riverbanks.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid direct solar glare. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, look downward to see the intricate network of waterways that define the Pearl River Delta. On clear days, you may see the distant skyline of Hong Kong or Macau to the south.
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Tainan Coastline
View of the salt pans and wetlands of southwestern Taiwan during the initial climb.
Shantou Urban Area
The dense coastal city of Shantou as the flight path enters mainland Chinese airspace.
Lianhua Mountains
The rolling green ridges and valleys of eastern Guangdong province.
Dongguan Sprawl
The endless industrial and residential clusters of Dongguan, a global manufacturing hub.
Baiyun Mountain
The 'lung' of Guangzhou, visible just north of the city center during the final approach to the airport.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the mainland coastline bathed in soft light. It offers a more consistent view of the terrain transition from the Taiwan Strait to the rugged mountains of Guangdong. Keep an eye out for the rapid succession of high-rise clusters that merge into a single continuous megalopolis.
Book Hotels in GuangzhouDistance: 727 km (452 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min
Departure: KHH (22.57710075378418, 120.3499984741211)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: International
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