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WUH → TYN
Which side of the plane to sit from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (Wuhan) to Taiyuan Wusu Airport (Taiyuan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic view of the transition from the lush Yangtze River basin into the rugged Funiu Mountains and the iconic, deeply eroded gullies of the Loess Plateau as you enter Shanxi Province.
Wuhan Urban Core
Aerial view of the Hankou district and the sprawling urban development around the Han River confluence.
Funiu Mountain Range
Fly over the eastern extension of the Qinling Mountains, featuring sharp peaks and dense forest cover.
Yellow River Crossing
A spectacular view of the sediment-rich Yellow River snaking through the landscape near the border of Henan and Shanxi.
Loess Plateau Terraces
Distinctive agricultural terracing and geological erosion patterns unique to the Shanxi highlands.
Fen River Valley
The fertile valley floor surrounded by mountains, signaling the final approach into Taiyuan.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the rugged terrain. The Yellow River crossing is the scenic peak of the trip, occurring roughly 45 minutes after takeoff. Look for the 'Yao-dong' cave dwellings visible in the hillsides of the Loess Plateau during the descent.
Wuhan Tianhe Airport
Excellent views of the airport infrastructure and the surrounding lakes of northern Hubei during climb-out.
Henan Plains
A vast geometric tapestry of farmland stretching toward the horizon across the Central Plains.
Taihang Mountains
The distant, massive limestone cliffs and ridges that define the eastern edge of the Loess Plateau.
Jinzhong Industrial Belt
The heavy industry and energy infrastructure that powers the region as you approach Taiyuan.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct western sun. While the terrain is flatter for the first half, the approach provides a great sense of the scale of the Taihang mountain range to the east.
Distance: 788 km (490 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: WUH (30.7838, 114.208)
Arrival: TYN (37.74689865112305, 112.62799835205078)
Route Type: Domestic
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