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LHR → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transitions from the Caucasus and Caspian Sea into the high-altitude landscapes of the Tibetan Plateau and the lush mountains of Southern China.
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The Caucasus
Spectacular views of the rugged mountain range and potentially Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe.
Caspian Sea
A crossing of the world's largest inland body of water, often showing turquoise coastal shallows.
Tibetan Plateau
The 'Roof of the World' reveals desolate, high-altitude beauty and frozen alpine lakes.
Hengduan Mountains
The deep river valleys and high ridges that mark the transition from the plateau to the south.
Pearl River Delta
A dense urban tapestry and the winding Pearl River as the aircraft descends into the Guangzhou metropolis.
This side is highly recommended for daytime flights as the sun remains to the south, beautifully illuminating the mountain ranges of Central Asia and Tibet. During the final 45 minutes of the flight, the right side provides the best views of the massive urban development surrounding the Pearl River.
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London Departure
Aerial views of the Thames Estuary and the sprawling London metropolitan area immediately after takeoff.
North Sea Coastline
Bird's-eye view of the intricate Dutch and German coastlines and the Frisian Islands.
Tien Shan Range
The 'Celestial Mountains' provide a stunning backdrop of snow-capped peaks as you enter Western China.
Taklamakan Desert
Vast, shifting sand dunes of the Tarim Basin, showcasing one of the world's largest sandy deserts.
Sichuan Basin
The dramatic drop from high plateaus into the verdant, often misty lowlands of central China.
The left side is ideal for catching the northern sun during the summer, which provides long golden hours. If the flight path takes a more northerly route over Siberia, this side offers the best chance to see the Aurora Borealis during winter night flights.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 9,496 km (5,901 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 10 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: International
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