The right side tracks closer to the Tian Shan foothills near the Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border, the eastern rim of the Tibetan Plateau, and the karst mountains of southern China before a scenic descent into the Pearl River Delta, giving it far more terrain drama and variety than the steppe-and-plains views dominating the left side.
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Flight Path
Moscow to Guangzhou is 4,334 miles (6,975 km), a flight of about 9 hours 15 minutes.
Kazakh steppe, Tian Shan foothills near the Xinjiang border, high desert basins of western China, and the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau near Sichuan and Guizhou
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DME
RIGHTDeparting DME to the southeast, the right side offers glimpses of the Moscow region's river valleys and forested plains before the route bends toward Kazakhstan, giving slightly more visual interest than the flatter northeastern outlook on the left.
Landing at CAN
RIGHTOn approach to Guangzhou from the north, the right side reveals the dramatic karst limestone peaks of Guangxi and Guizhou giving way to the Pearl River Delta's waterways and dense urban sprawl, a far more striking sequence than the flatter agricultural land typically seen on the left.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Moscow to Guangzhou. The right side tracks closer to the Tian Shan foothills near the Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border, the eastern rim of the Tibetan Plateau, and the karst mountains of southern China before a scenic descent into the Pearl River Delta, giving it far more terrain drama and variety than the steppe-and-plains views dominating the left side.
What can I see during takeoff from Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow?
During takeoff from Domodedovo International Airport (DME), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing DME to the southeast, the right side offers glimpses of the Moscow region's river valleys and forested plains before the route bends toward Kazakhstan, giving slightly more visual interest than the flatter northeastern outlook on the left. Notable sights include: Moscow outskirts, Oka River valley, patchwork farmland, forested Russian plains.
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. On approach to Guangzhou from the north, the right side reveals the dramatic karst limestone peaks of Guangxi and Guizhou giving way to the Pearl River Delta's waterways and dense urban sprawl, a far more striking sequence than the flatter agricultural land typically seen on the left. Notable sights include: Guangxi/Guizhou karst peaks, Pearl River tributaries, Guangzhou's dense high-rise districts, Baiyun Mountain.
How long is the flight from Moscow to Guangzhou?
The flight from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) takes about 9 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,334 miles (6,975 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Moscow to Guangzhou flight path pass over?
Kazakh steppe, Tian Shan foothills near the Xinjiang border, high desert basins of western China, and the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau near Sichuan and Guizhou