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The world's largest hydroelectric dam spans the Yangtze River in Hubei Province. The massive reservoir and dam structure are visible on routes across central China.
48Flight Routes
2 kmClosest Pass
🏗️ MonumentType
Routes that pass it48
CTU → WUH
Both Sides
WUH → CTU
Both Sides
BAK → TSA
Both Sides
TSA → BAK
Both Sides
AMS → CSX
Both Sides
CSX → AMS
Both Sides
BKK → YVR
Left
YVR → BKK
Right
CTU → HGH
Left
HGH → CTU
Right
TPE → BAK
Right
KWE → LAX
Right
LAX → KWE
Left
DYG → PEK
Left
PEK → DYG
Right
HAN → PEK
Right
PEK → HAN
Left
PKX → DYG
Right
CTU → PVG
Right
PVG → CTU
Left
SIN → ORD
Left
CTU → SHA
Right
SHA → CTU
Left
HGH → TFU
Right
TFU → HGH
Left
OVB → XIY
Right
SBN → SGN
Right
SGN → SBN
Left
DOH → WUH
Right
WUH → DOH
Left
MRO → ZRH
Left
ZRH → MRO
Right
HKG → XIY
Right
XIY → HKG
Left
CKG → SHA
Left
SHA → CKG
Right
CKG → PVG
Left
PVG → CKG
Right
CAN → XIY
Right
XIY → CAN
Left
CSX → URC
Right
URC → CSX
Left
HEL → SYD
Left
SYD → HEL
Right
ICN → XFN
Left
XFN → ICN
Right
SAW → TPE
Right
TPE → SAW
Left
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Three Gorges Dam from a plane?
Yes — 48 flight routes pass within 80 km of Three Gorges Dam. The closest routes include Chengdu to Wuhan, Wuhan to Chengdu, Baku to Taipei. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 2 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Three Gorges Dam?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Three Gorges Dam: on a Chengdu to Wuhan flight, visible from both sides; on a Wuhan to Chengdu flight, visible from both sides; on a Baku to Taipei flight, visible from both sides.