The south-facing side offers the most dramatic and varied terrain across the whole flight: karst peaks near Guangzhou at takeoff, glimpses of the eastern Tibetan Plateau margin and Sichuan Basin rim during cruise, and the towering Kunlun Shan and Pamir foothills with Muztagh Ata on approach into Kashi.
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Flight Path
Guangzhou to Kashi is 2,440 miles (3,927 km), a flight of about 5 hours 50 minutes.
Sichuan Basin, eastern margin of the Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai-Tibet plateau foothills, and the eastern Taklamakan Desert rimmed by the Kunlun Shan to the south and Tian Shan to the north
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CAN
LEFTClimbing out of Guangzhou on a northwesterly departure, the south-facing side reveals the transition from the Pearl River Delta into the karst limestone hills of northern Guangdong and Guangxi, with jagged sugarloaf peaks emerging below. The north side mostly shows flatter, more uniform terrain around Guangzhou's northern suburbs.
Landing at KHG
LEFTOn approach into Kashi from the east, the south side offers dramatic views of the Kunlun Shan and Pamir foothills, including the snow-capped bulk of Muztagh Ata rising over 7,500 meters near the city. The north side shows the flatter, less distinctive edge of the Tian Shan and Taklamakan Desert.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kashi (KHG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Guangzhou to Kashi. The south-facing side offers the most dramatic and varied terrain across the whole flight: karst peaks near Guangzhou at takeoff, glimpses of the eastern Tibetan Plateau margin and Sichuan Basin rim during cruise, and the towering Kunlun Shan and Pamir foothills with Muztagh Ata on approach into Kashi.
What can I see during takeoff from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou?
During takeoff from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Climbing out of Guangzhou on a northwesterly departure, the south-facing side reveals the transition from the Pearl River Delta into the karst limestone hills of northern Guangdong and Guangxi, with jagged sugarloaf peaks emerging below. The north side mostly shows flatter, more uniform terrain around Guangzhou's northern suburbs. Notable sights include: Pearl River Delta waterways, Baiyun Mountain, karst limestone peaks of Guangxi foothills.
What can I see when landing at Kashi in Kashi?
When landing at Kashi (KHG), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Kashi from the east, the south side offers dramatic views of the Kunlun Shan and Pamir foothills, including the snow-capped bulk of Muztagh Ata rising over 7,500 meters near the city. The north side shows the flatter, less distinctive edge of the Tian Shan and Taklamakan Desert. Notable sights include: Muztagh Ata peak, Kunlun Shan foothills, Pamir range foothills, Kashi oasis farmland.
How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Kashi?
The flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kashi (KHG) takes about 5 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,440 miles (3,927 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Guangzhou to Kashi flight path pass over?
Sichuan Basin, eastern margin of the Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai-Tibet plateau foothills, and the eastern Taklamakan Desert rimmed by the Kunlun Shan to the south and Tian Shan to the north