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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Departing to the east provides a stunning panorama of downtown Honolulu, the lush Koolau Mountains, and the iconic Diamond Head crater.
Departing to the east provides a stunning panorama of downtown Honolulu, the lush Koolau Mountains, and the iconic Diamond Head crater.
The left side provides the most iconic views of Oahu's south shore, including a perfect angle of Waikiki and Diamond Head Crater, followed by a dramatic approach toward Lanai.
The right side is superior for its iconic departure views of Waikiki and Diamond Head, as well as a higher probability of seeing the Chicago skyline during the approach into O'Hare.
While both sides offer stunning views of Hawaii upon departure, the right side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Sierra Nevada, the Bonneville Salt Flats, and the Wasatch Range on the final approach into Salt Lake City.
The right side offers the most iconic views during departure from Honolulu, featuring the world-famous Waikiki coastline and Diamond Head crater, followed by a scenic approach into the heart of the Sonoran Desert.
The left side offers a stunning continuous view of Oahu's western coastline followed by a dramatic approach past the rugged southern mountains of Kauai.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Hawaiian coastline upon departure, including Diamond Head, and offers a superior perspective of the San Francisco Peninsula and Silicon Valley during the approach into San Jose.
The left side offers iconic views of the Honolulu coastline upon departure and superior views of the Southern California coastline and iconic desert landmarks like the Salton Sea without the harsh glare of the southern sun.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic departure over Diamond Head and provides the most scenic views of the Moreton Bay islands during the approach into Brisbane.
The left side provides a premier view of the Honolulu coastline and Diamond Head at takeoff, followed by a stunning approach into Auckland over the Hauraki Gulf islands.
The right side offers the most iconic view of Diamond Head and the Waikiki skyline during the initial climb, followed by a cooler cabin environment away from the direct southern sun.
The right side offers iconic views of the Oahu coastline upon departure, followed by potential sightings of the Japanese archipelago and the intricate geography of the Yangtze River Delta during the approach to Shanghai.
The right side offers superior lighting for photography as it faces north, avoiding the direct glare of the sun. It provides excellent views of Pearl Harbor upon departure and the rugged mountain ranges of Northern Honshu during the Japan transit.