About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Baiyun (CAN) to Techo International Airport (KTI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Guangzhou to Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang). While left offers good takeoff views of the Pearl River Delta, right seats provide superior scenery for the majority of the flight and especially during the critical landing phase with views of Phnom Penh's rivers and urban layout.
What can I see during takeoff from Baiyun in Guangzhou?
During takeoff from Baiyun (CAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Pearl River Delta's waterways and industrial landscape immediately after departure. You'll see the confluence of the Pearl River and its distributaries spreading across the delta plain, with Guangzhou's urban sprawl visible to the north. Notable sights include: Pearl River Delta waterways, Guangzhou city grid, industrial zones and fish ponds of the delta plain, South China Sea coastline to the south.
What can I see when landing at Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang)?
When landing at Techo International Airport (KTI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide excellent views during descent into Phnom Penh. You'll see the Tonlé Sap River and the Mekong River confluence, plus the city's layout along the riverbanks as you approach from the northeast. Notable sights include: Tonlé Sap River, Mekong River, Phnom Penh city center along the riverbanks, agricultural plains and villages of central Cambodia.
How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang)?
The flight from Baiyun (CAN) to Techo International Airport (KTI) takes 2h 15m.
What does the Guangzhou to Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Gulf of Tonkin and the northern coast of Vietnam, then passes over the Annamite Range foothills and central Vietnamese highlands. You'll see the transition from coastal plains to mountainous terrain, then descend over the flat Cambodian plains with scattered lakes and the Tonlé Sap system becoming visible as you approach Phnom Penh.