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SYX → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (Sanya) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the mountainous interior of Hainan, the urban sprawl of Haikou, and the dense skyline of the Pearl River Delta during the descent into Guangzhou.
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Wuzhishan Mountains
The lush, jagged peaks of Hainan's central rainforest rising through the clouds.
Haikou Cityscape
A clear view of Hainan’s capital city just before crossing the Qiongzhou Strait.
Qiongzhou Strait
The busy shipping lane and the narrow 18-mile gap between the island and the mainland.
Pearl River Delta
The world's largest urban agglomeration coming into view as you approach Guangzhou.
Guangzhou Skyline
Distant views of the Canton Tower and the skyscrapers of Zhujiang New Town if the flight path allows a southern approach.
Sit on the right for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun. This side provides the best view of the transition from tropical island wilderness to one of the most densely populated urban regions on earth.
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Sanya Bay
Aerial views of the iconic Sanya coastline and Phoenix Island immediately after takeoff.
Zhanjiang Port
A major naval and commercial hub visible on the western edge of the Leizhou Peninsula.
Leizhou Red Soil
Distinctive ferruginous red earth plateaus and tropical plantations in southwestern Guangdong.
Beibu Gulf
The vast expanse of the South China Sea stretching toward the Gulf of Tonkin.
Choose this side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the South China Sea. Keep your camera ready during takeoff from SYX to capture the crescent-shaped Sanya Bay coastline.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 695 km (432 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min
Departure: SYX (18.30290031433105, 109.41200256347656)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: Domestic
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