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WUH → CNX
Which side of the plane to sit from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (Wuhan) to Chiang Mai International Airport (Chiang Mai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic high-altitude landscapes including the karst pillars of the Wuling Mountains and the deep river gorges of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
Wuling Mountain Range
Dramatic sandstone pillars and peaks similar to those found in Zhangjiajie National Park.
Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau
Rugged high-altitude terrain with deep valleys and steep mountain ridges.
Erhai Lake Distant View
On clear days, the silhouette of the Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Lake can be seen to the west.
Salween River Gorge
The deep, narrow canyon of the Nu River as it flows south toward the Thai-Myanmar border.
Doi Inthanon Proximity
Views of the high peaks of Northern Thailand, including the outskirts of the country's highest mountain.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the mountains of Southeast Asia. Keep your camera ready over Yunnan, as the contrast between the high peaks and deep river gorges is spectacular. Polarized sunglasses are recommended to reduce haze common in this region.
Yangtze River Bends
Aerial views of the winding Yangtze River as the flight departs from the Hubei province.
Dongting Lake Basin
Expansive views of one of China's largest freshwater lakes and its surrounding wetlands.
Guizhou Karst Peaks
A unique landscape of cone-shaped limestone hills emerging from the morning mist.
Lancang-Mekong Valley
The upper reaches of the Mekong River as it carves through the rugged terrain of Yunnan.
Chiang Mai Valley
Lush tropical greenery and the sprawling city layout of Chiang Mai during the descent.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Look out for the massive river networks of central China shortly after takeoff. During the final descent into CNX, this side provides an excellent perspective of the city's old town moat.
Distance: 2,034 km (1,264 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 43 min
Departure: WUH (30.7838, 114.208)
Arrival: CNX (18.7667999268, 98.962600708)
Route Type: International
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