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WXN → CAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Wanxian Airport (Wanxian) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Wuling and Nanling mountain ranges, featuring jagged karst topography and the unique reddish Danxia landforms as you transition from Hunan into Guangdong province.
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Wanzhou Cityscape
Panoramic view of Wanzhou city clinging to the hillsides along the Yangtze River banks.
Wuling Mountain Range
View of the dramatic karst landscape similar to Zhangjiajie, characterized by vertical stone pillars.
Danxia Landforms
Distinctive reddish sandstone cliffs and steep slopes visible near the Shaoguan region in northern Guangdong.
Nanling Mountains
The natural climatic divide between central and southern China, often featuring sea-of-cloud effects.
CAN Runway Approach
Strategic view of the airport infrastructure and surrounding logistics hubs of Baiyun District.
Sit on the right for afternoon flights to enjoy a sunset over the Nanling mountains. This side is specifically better for spotting the red-rock Danxia landforms roughly 30 minutes before landing. Ensure a window seat away from the wing to fully capture the vertical relief of the karst peaks.
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Yangtze River Gorges
Aerial views of the winding Yangtze River and the reservoir areas near Wanzhou shortly after departure.
Western Hubei Highlands
Dense, mist-covered mountain peaks that define the rugged border between Chongqing and Hubei.
Hunan Basin Agriculture
A patchwork of rice paddies and water systems as the plane moves over the central Hunan plains.
Guangzhou Urban Sprawl
The massive industrial and residential expansion of the northern Pearl River Delta during the final descent.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun. It provides the best perspective of the Yangtze River's path during the initial climb out of Wanzhou. During winter months, look for frost-covered ridges in the Hubei mountains.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 954 km (593 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: WXN (30.8017, 108.433)
Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Route Type: Domestic
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