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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 offers the most iconic views of Waikiki and Diamond Head during departure and a better perspective of the Micronesian atolls if the flight path allows.
The left side offers a superior view of the Philippine archipelago during the descent, featuring the lush Sierra Madre Mountains and a sweeping view of Laguna de Bay before touchdown.
The right side offers superior lighting for photography as you fly westward away from the direct sun, along with iconic views of the Oahu coastline during departure and a stunning approach over Hakata Bay into Fukuoka.