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WUH → HET
Which side of the plane to sit from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (Wuhan) to Baita International Airport (Hohhot)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the unique Loess Plateau topography and the dramatic erosion patterns of the northern Chinese landscape, especially during sunset flights.
Wuhan Confluence
Aerial view of the Han and Yangtze Rivers merging amidst the urban sprawl of Wuhan shortly after takeoff.
Funiu Mountains
The northern extension of the Qinling range, featuring rugged peaks and deep forested valleys in Henan Province.
Loess Plateau
A mesmerizing landscape of deep yellow silt gullies and ancient terrace farming unique to this region of China.
Lvliang Mountains
Dramatic mountain ridges in Shanxi that offer sharp contrast to the surrounding plateau erosion.
Hohhot Cityscape
A clear view of the Inner Mongolian capital's expanding skyline with the Yin Mountains as a backdrop during the descent.
Choose an afternoon or evening flight to witness the golden hour light accentuating the deep shadows and textures of the Loess Plateau. Seat away from the wing for the best photography of the terrace farming patterns.
Dabie Mountains
Verdant mountain views to the east during the initial climb out of the Yangtze river basin.
Zhengzhou & Yellow River
Visible as a massive sprawling urban center followed by the wide, sediment-heavy bed of the Yellow River.
Taihang Mountains
A massive mountain escarpment that marks the boundary between the North China Plain and the Loess Plateau.
Outer Great Wall
Sections of the earthen Great Wall from the Ming dynasty are often visible near the border of Shanxi and Inner Mongolia.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while viewing the Taihang Mountains. Keep a sharp eye out for the ancient Great Wall segments north of Datong as you enter Inner Mongolian airspace.
Distance: 1,140 km (708 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: WUH (30.7838, 114.208)
Arrival: HET (40.851398, 111.823997)
Route Type: Domestic
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