Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Moscow to Guangzhou. While the takeoff offers Moscow views, the landing approach over the Pearl River Delta provides more visually distinctive and geographically significant scenery. The delta's intricate waterways, Baiyun Mountain, and Guangzhou's urban density create a more memorable window experience than the relatively flat Moscow departure.

During takeoff from Sheremetyevo (SVO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of Moscow's urban sprawl and the Moscow River system as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Sheremetyevo. The right side faces industrial suburbs with less distinctive visual interest during initial climb. Notable sights include: Moscow River meanders, Sheremetyevo airport complex itself, suburban Moscow residential districts, forested areas north of the city.

When landing at Baiyun (CAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Pearl River Delta's distinctive geography—the wide estuary, Guangzhou's urban core, and surrounding water systems. The approach typically descends from the northeast, making the right side ideal for viewing the delta's complex waterways and the city's position within them. Notable sights include: Pearl River estuary and its multiple channels, Guangzhou city skyline, Baiyun Mountain (Baiyun Shan) to the north, agricultural plains and fish ponds of the delta region.

The flight from Sheremetyevo (SVO) to Baiyun (CAN) takes 7h 25m.

The flight path crosses the Ural Mountains (visible as a low, forested ridge around 2 hours into flight), then traverses the vast West Siberian Plain with scattered lakes and rivers. Over Kazakhstan, the landscape becomes increasingly arid with the Kazakh Steppe dominating. As the route approaches China, the Tian Shan mountains appear on the southern horizon. The final approach into southern China crosses the Yunnan Plateau before descending into the Pearl River Delta.