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NNY → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanyang Jiangying Airport (Nanyang) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the vast Dongting Lake and the dramatic Nanling Mountain range as you descend into the Pearl River Delta.
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Han River Meanders
The winding path of the Han River flowing through the fertile Hubei plains during the initial cruise.
Dongting Lake
Excellent views of the second largest freshwater lake in China, a vital flood basin for the Yangtze.
Changsha Metropolis
Aerial perspective of the sprawling Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan urban cluster in Hunan Province.
Nanling Mountains
Rugged, verdant ridges that mark the natural boundary between Central China and the Lingnan region.
Pearl River Delta
The dense, shimmering urban expanse of Guangzhou as the flight begins its final descent into Baiyun.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the mountains. Keep a close watch for Dongting Lake about 45 minutes into the flight; its size is breathtaking from 30,000 feet. The approach into CAN often provides a great view of the expanding northern suburbs of Guangzhou.
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Nanyang Cityscape
Bird's-eye view of Nanyang's urban layout and the Bai River immediately after takeoff.
Dabie Mountains
The eastern edges of this significant mountain range separating the Huai River and Yangtze drainage basins.
Yangtze River Crossing
A spectacular view of the Yangtze River as it winds through the Hubei and Jiangxi border regions.
Poyang Lake Basin
Distant views of the vast wetlands and plains surrounding China's largest freshwater lake.
Shaoguan Skyline
Visuals of the northern Guangdong hub situated at the confluence of the Wu and Zhen rivers.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun, though haze can be common in the Yangtze valley. Look out for the massive Poyang Lake in the distance during mid-flight. During the final approach, you will see the industrial development of the eastern Pearl River Delta.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,068 km (664 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: NNY (32.980801, 112.614998)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: Domestic
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