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ENH → WUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Enshi Airport (Enshi) to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (Wuhan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the rugged Shennongjia mountain ranges and the dramatic transition from the karst highlands into the Three Gorges region and the Yangtze River valley.
Shennongjia Mountains
Dense, mist-shrouded peaks of this UNESCO World Heritage site visible to the north shortly after takeoff.
Three Gorges Region
The winding Yangtze River carving through steep limestone cliffs as the plane exits the mountainous Enshi region.
Yichang Cityscape
Aerial view of the 'Gateway to the Three Gorges' and the massive Gezhouba Dam spanning the Yangtze.
Jianghan Plain
A patchwork of green and gold agricultural fields and irrigation canals as the terrain flattens out.
Northern Wuhan Lakes
An array of interconnected lakes including Houhu Lake as the aircraft descends into Tianhe International.
Sit on the left (Window Seat A) for the best views of the high mountains. Afternoon flights are ideal as the sun will be in the south, illuminating the northern peaks perfectly. Keep your eyes peeled 15-20 minutes into the flight for the deep river valleys. During winter, these peaks are often capped with snow, offering a stark contrast to the plains.
Enshi Grand Canyon
Dramatic vertical karst cliffs and deep ravines visible immediately during the initial climb out of ENH.
Qing River Reservoirs
The deep blue waters of the Qingjiang River winding through the southwestern Hubei mountains.
Ancient Jingzhou
The historical urban sprawl of Jingzhou, where the ancient city walls can sometimes be spotted from high altitude.
Honghu Lake District
Expansive wetlands and lotus ponds characteristic of the 'Land of Fish and Rice' south of the flight path.
Wuhan Skyline
Distant views of the Greenland Center and the dense skyscraper clusters along the Yangtze and Han rivers.
Seat F or K is best for the right side. While this side is brighter, be aware of glare during morning flights. The right side is particularly good for spotting the complex lake systems of Hubei. On a clear day, you can see the massive urban expansion of the Wuhan 'Triple Towns' as you approach the city from the west.
Distance: 455 km (283 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: ENH (30.3202991486, 109.48500061)
Arrival: WUH (30.7838, 114.208)
Route Type: Domestic
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