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TPE → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for viewing Taiwan's western coastline upon departure, the volcanic Penghu Islands in the strait, and the dense, sprawling urban geometry of the Pearl River Delta during the descent.
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Hsinchu & Taichung
Aerial views of Taiwan's high-tech corridors and dense coastal cities shortly after takeoff.
Penghu Islands
A stunning cluster of basaltic islands and coral reefs visible in the middle of the Taiwan Strait.
Pearl River Estuary
A massive maritime gateway filled with cargo ships and the impressive Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge infrastructure.
Shenzhen Skyline
Glimpses of the Ping An Finance Center and the modern skyscrapers defining the Shenzhen border.
For morning flights, the left side avoids direct sunlight, providing clearer photos of the coastline. During the final approach into CAN, keep your camera ready for the intricate canal networks and high-density residential blocks of Dongguan and Guangzhou.
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Xiamen Island
The beautiful circular layout of Xiamen city and its scenic coastal roads.
Kinmen Island
A unique historic island situated extremely close to the Fujian mainland coastline.
Guangdong Highlands
Rolling green hills and mountainous terrain as the flight moves inland toward the airport.
Baiyun Foothills
The scenic 'White Cloud' mountain area that gives the Guangzhou airport its name.
Choose the right side on late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the mainland mountains. This side is also best for spotting the numerous fishing fleets that cluster along the Fujian coast.
Book Hotels in GuangzhouDistance: 826 km (513 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: International
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