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MEL → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Melbourne International Airport (Melbourne) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a more diverse palette, from the alpine regions of Victoria and the shimmering salt lakes of the Australian interior to the spectacular island archipelagos of Indonesia and the neon-lit urban sprawl of the Pearl River Delta upon arrival.
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Great Dividing Range
The lush, forested peaks of the Victorian Alps during the initial climb.
Lake Eyre Basin
The shimmering white salt crusts of Australia's largest lake, visible if the flight path tracks inland.
Molucca Sea Islands
Dotted volcanic islands and coral atolls as the plane crosses the equator.
Shenzhen Megacity
An endless sea of skyscrapers and urban lights as you enter Chinese airspace.
Canton Tower
Possible views of Guangzhou's iconic landmark during the final descent into Baiyun.
The right side is superior for night flights, offering a front-row seat to the massive light show of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen-Guangzhou megalopolis. If flying in the morning, you will witness a spectacular sunrise over the Pacific. Be aware that seasonal smog in the Pearl River Delta can occasionally obscure ground views during winter months.
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Clear views of the CBD, Yarra River, and Port Phillip Bay immediately after takeoff.
Red Centre Deserts
Vast expanses of the Tanami and Great Sandy Deserts with deep orange hues.
Timor Sea
The transition from the arid Australian coast to the deep turquoise waters of the tropics.
Western Sulawesi
Rugged mountain ranges and dense tropical forests of the Indonesian archipelago.
Macau & Zhuhai
Aerial perspective of the world's longest sea-crossing bridge and the Macau skyline.
Choose the left side for daytime flights to avoid the harsh glare of the morning sun. Keep your camera ready about 2 to 3 hours into the flight for the most vivid desert textures. On approach to Guangzhou, look for the distinctive shape of the Macau peninsula and the reclaimed land of the Cotai Strip.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 7,548 km (4,690 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 53 min
Departure: MEL (-37.673302, 144.843002)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: International
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