Seeing Wuhan from a plane9 ★
Three old cities where the Han River meets the Yangtze. Look for the Y-shaped river junction, the bridges across the Yangtze, and countless lakes, including East Lake, one of the largest inside any Chinese city.
3 of our routes pass it. Hubei · rated 9 of 10
The easy pick
Los Angeles to Shenzhen: sit on the right, 785 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Hong Kong | Right | 798 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Shenzhen | Right | 785 min after takeoff |
| New York to Hong Kong | Right | 826 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Wuhan from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Wuhan from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Wuhan at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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