Dubai to Guangzhou flight pathDXBCAN

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Flight time7h 50m
Distance3,621
Heading079° → 105°

Dubai to Guangzhou is 3,621 miles (5,827 km), a flight of about 7 hours 50 minutes.

Best side
Left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side offers the Hajar Mountains and Iranian coast at departure, occasional views toward the Himalayan foothills during cruise near the Nepal-Tibet border, and hilly terrain with Baiyun Shan on arrival into Guangzhou — giving it more consistent terrain interest than the ocean- and plain-dominated right side.

Takeoff · DXBLEFTHajar Mountains, Strait of Hormuz coastline, Gulf shipping lanes
Landing · CANLEFTBaiyun Shan, Pearl River tributaries, Guangzhou's northern suburbs

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Southern Iranian plateau, the Arabian Sea coastline near Pakistan, and the foothills of the Himalayas near the Nepal-Tibet border are crossed during the mid-cruise portion of the route.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Dubai (left side) — Hajar Mountains, Strait of Hormuz coastline, Gulf shipping lanes, Dubai's outer desert fringe

Takeoff from DXB

LEFT

Departing DXB toward the east, the initial climb and turn put the rugged Hajar Mountains and the Iranian coastline on the northern (left) side, while the right side shows mostly open Gulf water and flat desert.

Hajar MountainsStrait of Hormuz coastlineGulf shipping lanesDubai's outer desert fringe
Aerial window seat view during landing at Guangzhou (left side) — Baiyun Shan (White Cloud Mountain), Pearl River tributaries, Guangzhou's northern suburbs, terraced hill farmland

Landing at CAN

LEFT

On approach into CAN from the north, the descent path crosses the hilly terrain of northern Guangdong, giving left-side passengers views of forested ridges and the White Cloud Mountain (Baiyun Shan) area near the airport, plus glimpses of the Pearl River's tributaries.

Baiyun ShanPearl River tributariesGuangzhou's northern suburbsterraced hill farmland

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubai International (DXB) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Guangzhou. The left side offers the Hajar Mountains and Iranian coast at departure, occasional views toward the Himalayan foothills during cruise near the Nepal-Tibet border, and hilly terrain with Baiyun Shan on arrival into Guangzhou — giving it more consistent terrain interest than the ocean- and plain-dominated right side.

What can I see during takeoff from Dubai International in Dubai?

During takeoff from Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing DXB toward the east, the initial climb and turn put the rugged Hajar Mountains and the Iranian coastline on the northern (left) side, while the right side shows mostly open Gulf water and flat desert. Notable sights include: Hajar Mountains, Strait of Hormuz coastline, Gulf shipping lanes, Dubai's outer desert fringe.

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 into CAN from the north, the descent path crosses the hilly terrain of northern Guangdong, giving left-side passengers views of forested ridges and the White Cloud Mountain (Baiyun Shan) area near the airport, plus glimpses of the Pearl River's tributaries. Notable sights include: Baiyun Shan (White Cloud Mountain), Pearl River tributaries, Guangzhou's northern suburbs, terraced hill farmland.

How long is the flight from Dubai to Guangzhou?

The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) takes about 7 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,621 miles (5,827 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Dubai to Guangzhou flight path pass over?

Southern Iranian plateau, the Arabian Sea coastline near Pakistan, and the foothills of the Himalayas near the Nepal-Tibet border are crossed during the mid-cruise portion of the route.