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RUH → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Persian Gulf coastline, potential distant silhouettes of the Himalayas during the transit over India, and the rugged, dramatic canyons of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau in China.
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Riyadh Skyline
Immediate views of the Kingdom Centre and the structured urban layout of Riyadh shortly after takeoff.
Persian Gulf Coast
Clear views of the turquoise waters and the developed coastlines of the UAE and the Musandam Peninsula.
Himalayan Horizons
On clear days, the northern horizon reveals the distant, snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan range while traversing India.
Yunnan Canyons
Deep river valleys and sharp mountain ridges as the flight enters Southwestern China.
Foshan and West Guangzhou
A glittering expanse of lights and skyscrapers as the plane descends into the Pearl River Delta.
Sit on the left (Port) side to avoid direct sunlight for the majority of the eastbound flight. If flying overnight, this side offers the best chance to see the lights of Dubai and Muscat. During the day, keep your eyes north over India for a chance to spot the high peaks of the Himalayas, especially in the winter months when the air is clearest.
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Rub' al Khali Edge
The massive, rolling orange dunes of the Empty Quarter desert visible during the early phase of the flight.
Arabian Sea
A vast expanse of deep blue as the flight leaves the Arabian Peninsula behind.
Ganges Delta
The intricate, vein-like network of the world's largest river delta over Bangladesh.
Myanmar Jungles
Lush, dense tropical greenery and winding rivers through the heart of Myanmar.
Pearl River View
Views of the massive industrial and urban sprawl of the southern Pearl River Delta during approach.
The right (Starboard) side is excellent for catching a sunrise if you are on an overnight flight. It also provides a better view of the complex river systems of the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta. Note that this side may experience significant glare from the sun during afternoon flights. In the final approach to CAN, this side often sees the dense urban clusters of Dongguan and Shenzhen.
Book Hotels in GuangzhouDistance: 6,686 km (4,154 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 52 min
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: International
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