The left side offers the Nanling mountain foothills during departure and a clear view of the Yangtze River and Yangzhou's historic core during arrival, giving it more geographic variety than the flatter, less distinctive right-side views over the delta and plains.
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Flight Path
Guangzhou to Yangzhou is 745 miles (1,198 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
The route crosses the hilly terrain of northern Jiangxi near the Poyang Lake basin before flattening out over the Anhui and Jiangsu plains as it approaches the Yangtze River delta.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CAN
LEFTDeparting CAN toward the northeast, the initial climb and turn put the Nanling mountain range - the hilly border zone between Guangdong and Jiangxi - on the left side of the aircraft. The right side over the Pearl River Delta shows flatter, more built-up terrain with less topographic interest.
Landing at YTY
LEFTOn approach into YTY from the south, the historic city of Yangzhou with its canals and old town sits off to the left of the flight path, while the right side shows mostly flat agricultural plains near Taizhou. The Yangtze River, crossed just before touchdown, is also more prominent on the left-facing view.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Guangzhou to Yangzhou. The left side offers the Nanling mountain foothills during departure and a clear view of the Yangtze River and Yangzhou's historic core during arrival, giving it more geographic variety than the flatter, less distinctive right-side views over the delta and 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 Left side for the best views. Departing CAN toward the northeast, the initial climb and turn put the Nanling mountain range - the hilly border zone between Guangdong and Jiangxi - on the left side of the aircraft. The right side over the Pearl River Delta shows flatter, more built-up terrain with less topographic interest. Notable sights include: Nanling mountain foothills, Pearl River Delta waterways, Baiyun District outskirts of Guangzhou.
What can I see when landing at Yangzhou Taizhou Airport in Yangzhou?
When landing at Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into YTY from the south, the historic city of Yangzhou with its canals and old town sits off to the left of the flight path, while the right side shows mostly flat agricultural plains near Taizhou. The Yangtze River, crossed just before touchdown, is also more prominent on the left-facing view. Notable sights include: Yangtze River crossing, Yangzhou old town and canals, Slender West Lake area, patchwork farmland of the Jiangsu plain.
How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Yangzhou?
The flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 745 miles (1,198 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Guangzhou to Yangzhou flight path pass over?
The route crosses the hilly terrain of northern Jiangxi near the Poyang Lake basin before flattening out over the Anhui and Jiangsu plains as it approaches the Yangtze River delta.