HNL → PPG

Diamond Head State Monument

If departing to the east, enjoy a perfect aerial view of Hawaii's most famous volcanic tuff cone and its emerald interior crater.

Waikiki Beach

Catch the sweeping curve of Honolulu's world-famous coastline and high-rise skyline immediately after takeoff.

Intertropical Convergence Zone

Witness dramatic, towering cumulonimbus cloud formations as the flight crosses the equatorial region of the Pacific.

Rainmaker Mountain

As you descend into Tutuila, look for the sharp, cloud-catching peaks that give Pago Pago its lush, tropical character.

Pago Pago Harbor

A spectacular view of one of the best natural deep-water harbors in the South Pacific, surrounded by sheer mountain walls.

Pearl Harbor

A clear view of the historic harbor, including the USS Arizona Memorial and Ford Island, shortly after takeoff from the Reef Runway.

Waianae Range

The oldest mountain range on Oahu provides a rugged contrast to the urban landscape of Honolulu as you climb out.

Line Islands

Though often distant, the deep turquoise reefs of uninhabited atolls may be visible depending on the specific flight path used by ATC.

Western Tutuila Coastline

On the final approach to PPG, enjoy views of the lush, jagged western cliffs and the turquoise fringing reefs of American Samoa.

South Pacific Sunset

On late afternoon flights, the right side offers front-row seats to spectacular ocean sunsets as you cross the equator.