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WUH → BAV
Which side of the plane to sit from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (Wuhan) to Baotou Airport (Baotou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic Yellow River 'Great Bend' and the transition from the lush Hubei plains to the arid Ordos Plateau and Kubuqi Desert.
Wuhan Convergence
Aerial view of the Han River merging into the massive Yangtze River shortly after takeoff.
Dahong Mountain Range
Green, rolling peaks that mark the transition from the Jianghan Plain into northern Hubei.
Yellow River Canyon
The deep, winding Jinshan Canyon where the river carves through the Loess Plateau.
Kubuqi Desert
The golden dunes of the seventh largest desert in China visible as the flight approaches Baotou.
The Great Bend
The spectacular northern loop of the Yellow River wrapping around the Ordos region.
Book an afternoon flight to see the sun illuminate the desert dunes and the Yellow River with a golden hue. Look for the distinct change in soil color from the dark greens of the south to the dusty yellows of the Loess Plateau mid-flight.
Central Plains
The vast, geometric agricultural tapestry of Henan Province, one of China's breadbaskets.
Taihang Mountains
Majestic limestone cliffs and steep ridgelines that define the border of the Shanxi plateau.
Taiyuan Basin
The urban sprawl of Shanxi's capital city tucked between the mountain ranges.
Daqing Mountains
The rugged Yin Mountain range that forms a natural barrier north of Baotou.
Baotou Industrial Skyline
A view of the extensive steel and rare earth industrial complexes that define the city's economy.
Morning flights offer the best lighting for the Taihang Mountains, avoiding the haze. Keep your camera ready during descent to capture the sharp contrast between the Daqing Mountains and the industrial grid of the city.
Distance: 1,151 km (715 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: WUH (30.7838, 114.208)
Arrival: BAV (40.560001373291016, 109.99700164794922)
Route Type: Domestic
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