During the long cruise phase, the left side faces west toward the more varied terrain of China's interior and Central Asia — the Qinling Mountains, the edge of the Tibetan Plateau, and later the Altai and Ural ranges — while the right side mostly overlooks the flatter, more monotonous Mongolian steppe and Siberian plains.
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Flight Path
Guangzhou to Moscow is 4,334 miles (6,975 km), a flight of about 9 hours 25 minutes.
Gobi Desert, Mongolian steppe, Altai Mountains foothills, Siberian taiga, Ural Mountains
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CAN
RIGHTDeparting Guangzhou Baiyun, the right side offers views over the Pearl River Delta's dense urban sprawl and waterways before the aircraft turns northwest toward the interior. The left side initially shows only the hazy hills of inland Guangdong with less visual interest.
Landing at DME
LEFTOn approach into Domodedovo, the left side gives glimpses of the Moskva River basin, patches of birch forest, and small towns dotting the flat Russian plain as the aircraft descends from the east. The right side mostly shows featureless agricultural land with fewer visual anchors.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Domodedovo International Airport (DME)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Guangzhou to Moscow. During the long cruise phase, the left side faces west toward the more varied terrain of China's interior and Central Asia — the Qinling Mountains, the edge of the Tibetan Plateau, and later the Altai and Ural ranges — while the right side mostly overlooks the flatter, more monotonous Mongolian steppe and Siberian plains.
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 Guangzhou Baiyun, the right side offers views over the Pearl River Delta's dense urban sprawl and waterways before the aircraft turns northwest toward the interior. The left side initially shows only the hazy hills of inland Guangdong with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Pearl River Delta, Guangzhou city skyline, Baiyun District, Zhujiang tributaries.
What can I see when landing at Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow?
When landing at Domodedovo International Airport (DME), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Domodedovo, the left side gives glimpses of the Moskva River basin, patches of birch forest, and small towns dotting the flat Russian plain as the aircraft descends from the east. The right side mostly shows featureless agricultural land with fewer visual anchors. Notable sights include: Moskva River tributaries, birch and pine forest patches, Domodedovo approach farmland, scattered Russian villages.
How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Moscow?
The flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Domodedovo International Airport (DME) takes about 9 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,334 miles (6,975 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Guangzhou to Moscow flight path pass over?
Gobi Desert, Mongolian steppe, Altai Mountains foothills, Siberian taiga, Ural Mountains