Jeddah to Guangzhou flight pathJEDCAN

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Flight time9h 45m
Distance4,676
Heading073° → 105°

Jeddah to Guangzhou is 4,676 miles (7,526 km), a flight of about 9 hours 45 minutes.

Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 4.0 left·★ 3.5 right

The left side edges ahead because it combines a strong Red Sea departure with long cruise-phase views of the Himalayan foothills and Tibetan Plateau margins, which offer more terrain drama than the ocean and lowland scenery dominating the right side for much of the route.

Takeoff · JEDLEFTRed Sea coastline, Jeddah Corniche and waterfront towers, Al-Hamra district shoreline
Landing · CANRIGHTPearl River and its delta channels, Guangzhou downtown skyline, Baiyun Mountain

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Southern edge of the Iranian plateau, the Himalayan foothills and eastern Tibetan Plateau margin, the Bay of Bengal coastline near Myanmar, and the mountainous terrain of northern Myanmar and Yunnan before descending into the Pearl River Delta

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Jeddah (left side) — Red Sea coastline, Jeddah Corniche and waterfront towers, Al-Hamra district shoreline, offshore reef patterns

Takeoff from JED

LEFT

Departing JED on runway 34 toward the northwest, the initial climb and subsequent right turn onto the eastbound track put the Red Sea coastline and Jeddah's waterfront on the left side of the aircraft. Passengers get a clear view of the turquoise shallows, the corniche, and the city grid before the plane turns inland.

Red Sea coastlineJeddah Corniche and waterfront towersAl-Hamra district shorelineoffshore reef patterns
Aerial window seat view during landing at Guangzhou (right side) — Pearl River and its delta channels, Guangzhou downtown skyline (Zhujiang New Town towers), Baiyun Mountain, Pearl River Delta industrial belt toward Foshan

Landing at CAN

RIGHT

On approach into Guangzhou using the northerly-facing runways, the aircraft flies a final track that puts the Pearl River Delta and Guangzhou's dense skyline on the right side. Passengers see the river winding through the city, high-rise clusters, and the green ridge of Baiyun Mountain just north of downtown.

Pearl River and its delta channelsGuangzhou downtown skylineBaiyun MountainPearl River Delta industrial belt toward Foshan

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About This Route

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

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Jeddah to Guangzhou. The left side edges ahead because it combines a strong Red Sea departure with long cruise-phase views of the Himalayan foothills and Tibetan Plateau margins, which offer more terrain drama than the ocean and lowland scenery dominating the right side for much of the route.

What can I see during takeoff from King Abdulaziz International in Jeddah?

During takeoff from King Abdulaziz International (JED), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing JED on runway 34 toward the northwest, the initial climb and subsequent right turn onto the eastbound track put the Red Sea coastline and Jeddah's waterfront on the left side of the aircraft. Passengers get a clear view of the turquoise shallows, the corniche, and the city grid before the plane turns inland. Notable sights include: Red Sea coastline, Jeddah Corniche and waterfront towers, Al-Hamra district shoreline, offshore reef patterns.

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 into Guangzhou using the northerly-facing runways, the aircraft flies a final track that puts the Pearl River Delta and Guangzhou's dense skyline on the right side. Passengers see the river winding through the city, high-rise clusters, and the green ridge of Baiyun Mountain just north of downtown. Notable sights include: Pearl River and its delta channels, Guangzhou downtown skyline (Zhujiang New Town towers), Baiyun Mountain, Pearl River Delta industrial belt toward Foshan.

How long is the flight from Jeddah to Guangzhou?

The flight from King Abdulaziz International (JED) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) takes about 9 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,676 miles (7,526 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Jeddah to Guangzhou flight path pass over?

Southern edge of the Iranian plateau, the Himalayan foothills and eastern Tibetan Plateau margin, the Bay of Bengal coastline near Myanmar, and the mountainous terrain of northern Myanmar and Yunnan before descending into the Pearl River Delta