The left side wins narrowly thanks to island scenery near Jakarta on departure and the Pearl River Delta/Baiyun Mountain views on arrival, while the long cruise phase over the South China Sea offers little scenery on either side.
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Flight Path
Jakarta to Guangzhou is 2,088 miles (3,361 km), a flight of about 4 hours 40 minutes.
The route crosses the South China Sea, passing east of Vietnam's coastline and west of Borneo, with no land visible for much of the mid-flight cruise.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CGK
LEFTDeparting CGK to the north over Jakarta Bay, the left side gives a brief view of the Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) scattered in the Java Sea before the aircraft turns onto its northbound track. The right side mostly shows the flat, hazy sprawl of Jakarta's southern suburbs with no distinct features.
Landing at CAN
LEFTOn approach to CAN from the south, the left side offers views over the Pearl River Delta with its dense network of waterways and the outline of hills west of Guangzhou, including Baiyun Mountain near the airport itself. The right side mainly faces open delta flatland and industrial zones with less distinct topography.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Soekarno Hatta International (CGK) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Jakarta to Guangzhou. The left side wins narrowly thanks to island scenery near Jakarta on departure and the Pearl River Delta/Baiyun Mountain views on arrival, while the long cruise phase over the South China Sea offers little scenery on either side.
What can I see during takeoff from Soekarno Hatta International in Jakarta?
During takeoff from Soekarno Hatta International (CGK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing CGK to the north over Jakarta Bay, the left side gives a brief view of the Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) scattered in the Java Sea before the aircraft turns onto its northbound track. The right side mostly shows the flat, hazy sprawl of Jakarta's southern suburbs with no distinct features. Notable sights include: Jakarta Bay, Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands), Tanjung Priok port area.
What can I see when landing at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou?
When landing at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to CAN from the south, the left side offers views over the Pearl River Delta with its dense network of waterways and the outline of hills west of Guangzhou, including Baiyun Mountain near the airport itself. The right side mainly faces open delta flatland and industrial zones with less distinct topography. Notable sights include: Pearl River tributaries, Baiyun Mountain, Guangzhou urban skyline, delta fish-farming ponds.
How long is the flight from Jakarta to Guangzhou?
The flight from Soekarno Hatta International (CGK) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) takes about 4 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,088 miles (3,361 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Jakarta to Guangzhou flight path pass over?
The route crosses the South China Sea, passing east of Vietnam's coastline and west of Borneo, with no land visible for much of the mid-flight cruise.