The right side benefits from Guangzhou's urban delta scenery on departure and dramatic coastal peninsula views on arrival into Dalian, while the left side is dominated by flat interior terrain with little visual variety.
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Flight Path
Guangzhou to Dalian is 1,180 miles (1,899 km), a flight of about 3 hours 5 minutes.
The route crosses inland Jiangxi and Anhui hills before reaching the Yangtze River delta near Shanghai, then continues over the Yellow Sea and Shandong Peninsula's northern coast before crossing the Bohai Sea approach to Dalian.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CAN
RIGHTDeparting CAN northbound, the right side faces east over the Pearl River Delta, giving passengers a view of Guangzhou's dense skyline and the braided channels of the Pearl River before the climb-out turns north. The left side shows mostly hazy industrial suburbs and flat farmland with little contrast.
Landing at DLC
RIGHTOn approach into DLC from the south, the right side offers views of the Yellow Sea coastline and the rugged tip of the Liaodong Peninsula near Lushun, with fishing harbors and rocky headlands visible during the descent. The left side mostly shows the flatter, less distinctive Bohai Bay shoreline and Dalian's industrial port area.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Zhoushuizi (DLC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Guangzhou to Dalian. The right side benefits from Guangzhou's urban delta scenery on departure and dramatic coastal peninsula views on arrival into Dalian, while the left side is dominated by flat interior terrain with little visual variety.
What can I see during takeoff from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou?
During takeoff from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing CAN northbound, the right side faces east over the Pearl River Delta, giving passengers a view of Guangzhou's dense skyline and the braided channels of the Pearl River before the climb-out turns north. The left side shows mostly hazy industrial suburbs and flat farmland with little contrast. Notable sights include: Pearl River Delta, Guangzhou city skyline, Baiyun Mountain, Zhujiang River channels.
What can I see when landing at Zhoushuizi in Dalian?
When landing at Zhoushuizi (DLC), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into DLC from the south, the right side offers views of the Yellow Sea coastline and the rugged tip of the Liaodong Peninsula near Lushun, with fishing harbors and rocky headlands visible during the descent. The left side mostly shows the flatter, less distinctive Bohai Bay shoreline and Dalian's industrial port area. Notable sights include: Liaodong Peninsula coastline, Lushun headlands, Yellow Sea, Dalian harbor.
How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Dalian?
The flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Zhoushuizi (DLC) takes about 3 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,180 miles (1,899 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Guangzhou to Dalian flight path pass over?
The route crosses inland Jiangxi and Anhui hills before reaching the Yangtze River delta near Shanghai, then continues over the Yellow Sea and Shandong Peninsula's northern coast before crossing the Bohai Sea approach to Dalian.