The south side captures the dramatic Kunlun Shan at departure, karst terrain and the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau's edge during cruise, and the Pearl River Delta/Guangzhou skyline on arrival, giving a much more varied and dramatic viewing experience than the flatter, less distinct north side.
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Flight Path
Kashi to Guangzhou is 2,440 miles (3,927 km), a flight of about 4 hours 45 minutes.
Eastern Tibetan Plateau fringe, Hengduan Mountains, Sichuan Basin, and the karst topography of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau along the route toward Guangdong
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from KHG
RIGHTClimbing out of Kashgar to the east, the right (south) side looks straight at the Kunlun Shan's snow-capped wall rising from the Tarim Basin, one of the most dramatic mountain fronts in China. The left side shows the Tian Shan, but from Kashgar these peaks are farther off and less imposing in this direction.
Landing at CAN
RIGHTOn approach into Guangzhou from the west/northwest, the south side offers views over the karst hills of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau fringe transitioning into the Pearl River Delta, with the Pearl River itself and Guangzhou's dense urban sprawl coming into view. The north/left side mostly shows flatter agricultural terrain with less contrast.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kashi (KHG) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kashi to Guangzhou. The south side captures the dramatic Kunlun Shan at departure, karst terrain and the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau's edge during cruise, and the Pearl River Delta/Guangzhou skyline on arrival, giving a much more varied and dramatic viewing experience than the flatter, less distinct north side.
What can I see during takeoff from Kashi in Kashi?
During takeoff from Kashi (KHG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out of Kashgar to the east, the right (south) side looks straight at the Kunlun Shan's snow-capped wall rising from the Tarim Basin, one of the most dramatic mountain fronts in China. The left side shows the Tian Shan, but from Kashgar these peaks are farther off and less imposing in this direction. Notable sights include: Kunlun Shan range, edge of the Taklamakan Desert, Tarim Basin oases, distant Tian Shan foothills (left).
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 from the west/northwest, the south side offers views over the karst hills of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau fringe transitioning into the Pearl River Delta, with the Pearl River itself and Guangzhou's dense urban sprawl coming into view. The north/left side mostly shows flatter agricultural terrain with less contrast. Notable sights include: Karst hills of Guangxi/Guizhou border, Pearl River, Guangzhou high-rise skyline near Baiyun Mountain, Pearl River Delta waterways.
How long is the flight from Kashi to Guangzhou?
The flight from Kashi (KHG) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) takes about 4 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,440 miles (3,927 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Kashi to Guangzhou flight path pass over?
Eastern Tibetan Plateau fringe, Hengduan Mountains, Sichuan Basin, and the karst topography of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau along the route toward Guangdong