About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Yuzhny (TAS) to Baiyun (CAN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tashkent to Guangzhou. The takeoff climb from Tashkent offers more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Tian Shan range is a major visual feature. The landing approach into Guangzhou is visually interesting but brief and more urban-focused. Right-side seats capture the flight's most impressive natural landmark.
What can I see during takeoff from Yuzhny in Tashkent?
During takeoff from Yuzhny (TAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Tian Shan mountain range as the aircraft climbs southeastward from Tashkent. The western peaks of this range dominate the southern horizon during initial climb, providing dramatic relief against the Central Asian steppe. Notable sights include: Tian Shan Mountains (western peaks), Chirchik River valley, Tashkent urban sprawl, Syr Darya river system to the west.
What can I see when landing at Baiyun in Guangzhou?
When landing at Baiyun (CAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Pearl River (Zhu Jiang) estuary and the Guangzhou urban landscape as the aircraft descends from the northwest. The river delta's intricate waterways and the city's high-rise clusters are visually distinctive during final approach. Notable sights include: Pearl River estuary and delta channels, Guangzhou city skyline, Baiyun Mountain, South China Sea coastline.
How long is the flight from Tashkent to Guangzhou?
The flight from Yuzhny (TAS) to Baiyun (CAN) takes 5h 45m.
What does the Tashkent to Guangzhou flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Pamir Plateau and Hindu Kush foothills in southern Tajikistan and Afghanistan (not directly overflown but visible to the south), then descends across northern Myanmar and Yunnan Province. Notable features include the Amu Darya river valley (visible early in climb), the high plateaus of the Pamir region on the southern horizon, and the transition into Southeast Asian topography with river valleys and forested terrain as the aircraft approaches southern China. The Salween River valley and Irrawaddy River system are visible during the descent phase into Guangzhou.