About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tokyo International (HND) to Baiyun (CAN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Guangzhou. The right side wins overall. The Tokyo Bay and urban Tokyo departure views are among the most visually spectacular urban takeoffs in Asia. Over the South China Sea and coastal Guangdong, the right side also picks up coastal inlets and river delta fragments during descent. The landing left-side advantage is real but less dramatic than the Tokyo departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Tokyo International in Tokyo?
During takeoff from Tokyo International (HND), sit on the Right side for the best views. HND typically departs southward or westward over Tokyo Bay on runways 16R/16L or 34R/34L. A right-side seat gives you the Tokyo waterfront, Rainbow Bridge, and the dense urban grid of central Tokyo receding inland. Left side faces open water of Tokyo Bay with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay waterfront, Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba, central Tokyo urban grid, Yokohama port and bay.
What can I see when landing at Baiyun in Guangzhou?
When landing at Baiyun (CAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. CAN Baiyun Airport sits north of Guangzhou city. Aircraft typically approach from the north on runways 02L/02R or from the south on 20L/20R. On a southbound approach from the north, the left side gives a clear view of the Pearl River Delta's dense waterway network and Guangzhou's urban core spreading south. Right side faces less developed terrain to the east. Notable sights include: Pearl River Delta waterway network, Guangzhou urban core and CBD, Baiyun Mountain (Baiyun Shan) to the east, Pearl River channels threading through the city.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Guangzhou?
The flight from Tokyo International (HND) to Baiyun (CAN) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours.
What does the Tokyo to Guangzhou flight path pass over?
The route tracks southwest over the East China Sea, passing south of Kyushu and the Ryukyu island chain (Okinawa visible on clear days as a thin green sliver far below), then crosses the South China Sea's northern reaches before making landfall over coastal Guangdong province. The transition from open ocean to the intricate river channels and fish ponds of the Pearl River Delta is visible during descent.