Perth to Guangzhou flight path: PER to CAN

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Perth to Guangzhou. The left side offers a stronger overall experience thanks to the scenic Perth coastal departure and glimpses of Indonesian islands during the long cruise phase, outweighing the right side's advantage during the brief Pearl River Delta approach.

During takeoff from Perth International (PER), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Perth northbound, the coastline and Indian Ocean beaches around Perth and the Wheatbelt's edge stay visible to the left, giving passengers a clear coastal-to-inland transition. The right side shows only flat, featureless outback scrubland stretching east. Notable sights include: Perth coastline and Swan River mouth, Indian Ocean beaches, Rottnest Island offshore, Western Australian coastal plain.

When landing at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Guangzhou from the south, the descent path passes east of the Pearl River Delta, giving right-side passengers views of the dense skylines and waterways around Shenzhen and Dongguan before the final turn into Baiyun. The left side mostly shows agricultural flatlands west of the delta. Notable sights include: Pearl River Delta waterways, Shenzhen and Dongguan urban sprawl, Guangzhou's skyline near the Pearl River, patchwork fish ponds and rice paddies.

The flight from Perth International (PER) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) takes about 7 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,827 miles (6,159 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

The route crosses the Indian Ocean north of Australia, passes near Java and Sumatra, continues over the South China Sea, and approaches the Chinese coast near Hainan before reaching the Pearl River Delta.