Tashkent to Guangzhou is 2,813 miles (4,527 km), a flight of about 6 hours 50 minutes.
The right side offers the Tian Shan foothills at departure, distant views toward the Pamir and Kunlun ranges during the Central Asian portion of cruise, and a scenic Pearl River Delta approach into Guangzhou, giving it more consistent terrain interest than the flatter, less varied left-side views.
Flight Path
The route crosses the Taklamakan Desert basin in Xinjiang, skirts the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau near the Kunlun Mountains, then passes over the Sichuan Basin and the hill country of Guangxi before descending into the Pearl River Delta.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from TAS
RIGHTDeparting TAS to the east, the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay foothills rise just south and east of Tashkent, giving right-side passengers a dramatic view of snow-capped ridgelines during climb-out, while the left side faces the flat Central Asian steppe.
Landing at CAN
RIGHTArrival into CAN from the north typically brings the aircraft down the Pearl River corridor, and on the right side passengers get a clear view of the Guangzhou skyline, the Pearl River bends, and the terraced hills of northern Guangdong before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tashkent to Guangzhou. The right side offers the Tian Shan foothills at departure, distant views toward the Pamir and Kunlun ranges during the Central Asian portion of cruise, and a scenic Pearl River Delta approach into Guangzhou, giving it more consistent terrain interest than the flatter, less varied left-side views.
What can I see during takeoff from Tashkent International Airport in Tashkent?
During takeoff from Tashkent International Airport (TAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing TAS to the east, the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay foothills rise just south and east of Tashkent, giving right-side passengers a dramatic view of snow-capped ridgelines during climb-out, while the left side faces the flat Central Asian steppe. Notable sights include: Tian Shan foothills, Chatkal Range, Tashkent city grid, Syr Darya river valley.
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. Arrival into CAN from the north typically brings the aircraft down the Pearl River corridor, and on the right side passengers get a clear view of the Guangzhou skyline, the Pearl River bends, and the terraced hills of northern Guangdong before touchdown. Notable sights include: Pearl River bends, Guangzhou Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain, Pearl River Delta farmland.
How long is the flight from Tashkent to Guangzhou?
The flight from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) takes about 6 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,813 miles (4,527 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tashkent to Guangzhou flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Taklamakan Desert basin in Xinjiang, skirts the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau near the Kunlun Mountains, then passes over the Sichuan Basin and the hill country of Guangxi before descending into the Pearl River Delta.