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LHW → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (Lanzhou) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Qinling Mountains' highest peaks and the transition into the lush karst topography of Southern China.
Yellow River Loops
The winding path of the Yellow River visible shortly after departing the Lanzhou area.
Mount Taibai
The highest peak in the Qinling range, often capped with snow or surrounded by a sea of clouds.
Daba Mountains
Lush, rugged forested peaks located on the border of the Sichuan Basin and Shaanxi.
Nanling Range
The green karst mountains of northern Guangdong providing a dramatic entry into the province.
Huadu Hills
Scenic reservoirs and rolling green hills just north of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
The right side is superior for mountain photography. Aim for a morning flight to see the sun illuminate the Qinling peaks. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes after takeoff to catch Mount Taibai, the crown jewel of this route's geography.
Loess Plateau
Unique yellow earth topography with deep-cut valleys typical of the Gansu and Shaanxi regions.
Qinling Slopes
The eastern edges of the massive mountain range that serves as China's primary climate barrier.
Xi'an Outskirts
Distant views of the ancient capital's sprawling urban development as the flight heads southeast.
Danjiangkou Reservoir
A vast, multi-branched water body that marks the source of the South-to-North Water Transfer Project.
Pearl River Delta
The dense, shimmering urban landscape and industrial hubs of the Greater Bay Area during descent.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the sun. This side is better for spotting the expansive Danjiangkou Reservoir and the dense urban grid of the Pearl River Delta during the final approach into Guangzhou.
Distance: 1,729 km (1,074 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 18 min
Departure: LHW (36.5152015686, 103.620002747)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: Domestic
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