Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Moscow to Guangzhou. While takeoff from Moscow offers urban and river scenery, the landing approach into Guangzhou delivers more visually dramatic and varied geography—the Pearl River Delta's waterway complexity, mountain backdrop, and urban density create a more memorable window experience.

During takeoff from Domodedovo International Airport (DME), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Moscow's urban sprawl and the Moskva River valley as the aircraft climbs southeastward. The city's distinctive ring-road structure and surrounding forested terrain become visible within the first 10–15 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Moskva River (winding through Moscow), Moscow's urban districts and ring roads, Losiny Ostrov National Park (northeast of city center), forested plains extending south toward Tula Oblast.

When landing at Baiyun (CAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Guangzhou. The Pearl River Delta's intricate waterway network, industrial zones, and the Baiyun Mountains become prominent as the aircraft approaches from the northwest. The contrast between water, urban development, and forested hills is visually striking. Notable sights include: Pearl River (Zhujiang) and its delta channels, Baiyun Mountains (northwest of airport), Guangzhou's urban sprawl and high-rise districts, Baiyun Lake and surrounding wetlands.

The flight from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Baiyun (CAN) takes 7h 35m.

The flight path crosses the Ural Mountains (visible as a low, forested ridge around 2–3 hours into flight), then traverses the steppes and deserts of Kazakhstan and western China. The Altai Mountains may be visible to the north depending on exact routing. Over central Asia, the landscape transitions from grassland to increasingly arid terrain. As the aircraft approaches China, the Tian Shan Mountains (far north) and the transition into the North China Plain become apparent. The final approach descends over the densely populated Yangtze River valley and Pearl River Delta region.