Beijing to Guangzhou flight path: PEK to CAN

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Beijing to Guangzhou. The right (west) side offers more topographic variety across the whole flight - the Western Hills near Beijing at takeoff, glimpses of central China's hill country during cruise, and the Nanling Mountains and Baiyun Mountain on approach into Guangzhou - compared to the largely flat plains and delta sprawl visible on the left.

During takeoff from Capital (PEK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing PEK southbound, the right (west) side offers views of Beijing's Western Hills and the distant Taihang Mountain foothills as the aircraft climbs, while the left side only shows the flat, featureless North China Plain stretching toward Tianjin. Notable sights include: Western Hills (Xishan), Taihang Mountains foothills, Beijing's western suburbs, Yongding River valley.

When landing at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to CAN from the north, the right side reveals the forested ridges of the Nanling Mountains transitioning into the hilly terrain north of Guangzhou, including the well-known Baiyun Mountain just before touchdown, while the left side mostly shows the flatter, less distinct eastern Pearl River Delta sprawl. Notable sights include: Nanling Mountain foothills, Baiyun Mountain, Pearl River tributaries, Guangzhou's northern hill country.

The flight from Capital (PEK) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,169 miles (1,881 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

The flight path crosses the flat North China Plain, the Yellow River near Henan, and the hilly terrain of the Dabie and Luoxiao Mountains before descending toward the Nanling range and the Pearl River Delta.