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MIG → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Mianyang Airport (Mianyang) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers breathtaking views of the karst mountain formations in Guizhou and Guangxi, as well as the high altitude peaks bordering the Sichuan Basin.
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Qionglai Mountains
On clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the Tibetan Plateau's edge are visible to the west.
Mount Emei Horizon
The silhouette of one of China's most sacred mountains can often be spotted in the far distance.
Karst Landscapes
Spectacular limestone tower hills and sinkholes as the flight crosses through Guizhou and northern Guangxi.
Beijiang River
The winding North River cutting through the mountainous terrain of northern Guangdong province.
Foshan Skyline
Dense urban views of Foshan and western Guangzhou during the final approach into Baiyun Airport.
The right side provides the best lighting for photography during afternoon flights. The karst topography of Guizhou is the visual highlight of this route; look down about 45-60 minutes into the flight. During the descent into Guangzhou, this side offers the best chance to see the sunset reflecting off the many waterways of the Pearl River Delta.
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Mianyang Cityscape
Aerial views of the Fujiang River and the urban sprawl of Mianyang immediately after takeoff.
Sichuan Basin Mist
The iconic low-hanging clouds and lush green agricultural patterns characteristic of the fertile basin.
Wuling Mountains
Glimpses of the rugged, forested mountain ranges that separate the Sichuan Basin from the eastern plains.
Shaoguan Danxia
Views of the red sandstone landforms in northern Guangdong if the flight path tracks slightly east.
Dongguan Industry
The sprawling industrial and residential complexes of the eastern Pearl River Delta on final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the red rock formations in northern Guangdong during the descent phase. On approach to CAN from the north, you might spot the outskirts of the Huadu District and the airport's massive cargo terminals.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,229 km (764 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: MIG (31.4281005859375, 104.74099731445312)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: Domestic
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