The right side captures the Paris skyline on departure and the Guangzhou skyline with the Pearl River on arrival, bookending an otherwise landmark-sparse cruise phase over Central Asia and China with two strong urban scenic sequences.
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Flight Path
Paris to Guangzhou is 5,876 miles (9,456 km), a flight of about 10 hours 50 minutes.
Ural Mountains, Kazakh steppe, Gobi Desert margins, and the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau before descending into the hills of southern China
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
RIGHTDeparting CDG toward the west and turning east-southeast puts central Paris on the right side of the aircraft during the initial climb, giving a brief but recognizable view of the city before the route heads northeast over Germany and Poland.
Landing at CAN
RIGHTArrivals into CAN typically approach from the north over the Nanling foothills before turning onto final for the north-south runways, giving right-side passengers a view of Guangzhou's dense skyline and the Pearl River delta as the plane descends.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Guangzhou. The right side captures the Paris skyline on departure and the Guangzhou skyline with the Pearl River on arrival, bookending an otherwise landmark-sparse cruise phase over Central Asia and China with two strong urban scenic sequences.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing CDG toward the west and turning east-southeast puts central Paris on the right side of the aircraft during the initial climb, giving a brief but recognizable view of the city before the route heads northeast over Germany and Poland. Notable sights include: Eiffel Tower, Seine River bends, Sacré-Cœur and Montmartre, La Défense skyline.
What can I see when landing at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou?
When landing at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into CAN typically approach from the north over the Nanling foothills before turning onto final for the north-south runways, giving right-side passengers a view of Guangzhou's dense skyline and the Pearl River delta as the plane descends. Notable sights include: Pearl River and its delta channels, Guangzhou skyline including Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain, patchwork farmland north of the city.
How long is the flight from Paris to Guangzhou?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) takes about 10 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,876 miles (9,456 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Guangzhou flight path pass over?
Ural Mountains, Kazakh steppe, Gobi Desert margins, and the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau before descending into the hills of southern China