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WUH â XIY
Which side of the plane to sit from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (Wuhan) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Qinling Mountains, the natural divide between North and South China, featuring rugged peaks and deep valleys.
Yangtze River Bend
View the winding curves of China's longest river shortly after takeoff from Wuhan.
Qinling Mountains
Witness the dramatic, jagged peaks of this massive range that divides the country's climate zones.
Mount Taibai
Look for the highest peak in the Qinling range, often capped with snow in the colder months.
Han River Valley
Observe the clear waters of this major Yangtze tributary snaking through the mountain valleys.
Shiyan City
Spot this industrial hub nestled between hills, known as the 'Motor City' of China.
Sit on the left (A seats) for the best mountain views. Afternoon flights are ideal to avoid direct southern sunlight glare while the sun is in the southwest. Keep your camera ready as you reach cruising altitude for the best shots of the Qinling ridge line.
Wuhan Skyline
Catch a glimpse of the sprawling metropolis and its numerous bridges during the initial climb.
Dabie Mountains
See the rolling green foothills to the north during the first half of the flight.
Wei River Plain
Watch the landscape transition into the flat, fertile agricultural lands of the Guanzhong region.
Xi'an Grid
Observe the city's distinctive rectangular layout and historical density during the final descent.
XIY Terminal
Get a great view of the massive expansion projects at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport upon landing.
The right side (F seats) is better for seeing the city layout of Xi'an if the wind dictates an approach from the east. It is also the darker side for evening flights, making it easier to spot the city lights of the Wei River valley without interior cabin reflections.
Distance: 653 km (406 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 5 min
Departure: WUH (30.7838, 114.208)
Arrival: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Route Type: Domestic
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