About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Zhoushuizi (DLC) to Baiyun (CAN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dalian to Guangzhou. The takeoff from Dalian on the right side offers more dramatic coastal and peninsular geography than the landing approach. While the Pearl River Delta landing is interesting, the Liaodong Peninsula and Yellow Sea views provide more distinctive visual features.
What can I see during takeoff from Zhoushuizi in Dalian?
During takeoff from Zhoushuizi (DLC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of Dalian's coastal geography and the Liaodong Peninsula. You'll see the Yellow Sea shoreline and urban sprawl of Dalian city as you climb southwestward. Notable sights include: Dalian urban area, Liaodong Peninsula coastline, Yellow Sea, Lüshun Peninsula.
What can I see when landing at Baiyun in Guangzhou?
When landing at Baiyun (CAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides excellent views during descent into Guangzhou. You'll see the Pearl River Delta's complex waterway system, the Guangzhou urban area, and the transition from rural farmland to dense city development. Notable sights include: Pearl River Delta waterways, Guangzhou city skyline, South China Sea approaches, Lianhuashan Mountain.
How long is the flight from Dalian to Guangzhou?
The flight from Zhoushuizi (DLC) to Baiyun (CAN) takes 3h 15m.
What does the Dalian to Guangzhou flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses inland over Shandong Province, passing east of the Taihang Mountains. You'll traverse the North China Plain with its patchwork of agricultural fields, then cross into Jiangsu Province. The Yangtze River may be visible in the distance to the left (west) during the southern portion of the flight. As you approach Guangzhou, the landscape transitions to the subtropical Pearl River Delta region with its dense network of waterways and rapid urbanization.