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NKG → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanjing Lukou Airport (Nanjing) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of China's largest freshwater lake and the iconic Lushan mountain range during the mid-flight segment.
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Yangtze River Basin
Breathtaking views of the winding Yangtze River and its network of tributaries shortly after departure.
Poyang Lake
China's largest freshwater lake, showing distinct seasonal water level changes and vast wetlands.
Lushan Mountain
The majestic peaks of Lushan, often shrouded in a sea of clouds, visible as you fly over northern Jiangxi.
Foshan Urban Cluster
The dense industrial and residential layout of the western Pearl River Delta during the landing pattern.
The right side is best for morning flights to capture the sunlight hitting Poyang Lake. Watch for the dramatic transition from the mountainous Jiangxi border into the flat, highly urbanized Pearl River Delta during the last 30 minutes of the flight.
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Nanjing Southern Suburbs
Aerial view of the rapidly developing Jiangning district and the Qinhuai River headwaters.
Southern Anhui Hills
Dense, green hilly terrain typical of the region, featuring traditional Huizhou-style architecture in small pockets.
Nanling Forest Park
The lush green canopy of the mountain range that separates central China from the southern subtropics.
Guangzhou CBD
Glimpses of the Canton Tower and Zhujiang New Town during the final approach descent from the north.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the direct western sun. This side is particularly scenic during night flights as you approach the massive urban sprawl of the Pearl River Delta from the northeast.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,078 km (670 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: NKG (31.742000579833984, 118.86199951171876)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: Domestic
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