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MAJ → HNL
Which side of the plane to sit from Marshall Islands International Airport (Majuro) to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (Honolulu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is superior for this route because it faces north, away from the harsh equatorial sun, providing better lighting for photography. It also offers the most iconic views of Pearl Harbor and the Honolulu skyline upon arrival.
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Majuro Lagoon
Witness the incredible narrowness of the atoll's land strip and the vibrant turquoise of the inner lagoon during takeoff.
Central Pacific Seamounts
Observe shifts in water color over submerged mountain ranges in one of the deepest parts of the ocean.
Barber's Point
The first sighting of Oahu, featuring the industrial coast and the southwestern tip of the island.
Pearl Harbor
Unparalleled views of the USS Arizona Memorial, the USS Missouri, and the historic Ford Island during the descent.
Honolulu Skyline
A panoramic view of downtown Honolulu's skyscrapers with the iconic Diamond Head crater in the background.
Sit on the left (typically Seat A) to avoid the direct southern sun which can make the cabin hot and create glare on your photos. This side is consistently better for the standard approach into HNL (Runways 8L or 8R), providing the famous 'postcard' view of Hawaii as you land. Most flights from MAJ are morning departures, meaning the left side will be perfectly shaded.
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Located just east of Majuro, this atoll is often visible shortly after departure if the flight path tracks slightly south.
Equatorial Cloudscapes
View massive towering cumulus clouds and 'cloud streets' typical of the Intertropical Convergence Zone.
Waianae Mountain Range
See the rugged, prehistoric-looking ridges of Oahu's western coast as the plane begins its final turn.
HNL Reef Runway
If landing on Runway 8R, you will be directly over the ocean until seconds before touchdown on the world's first offshore runway.
While the right side (typically Seat K/F) suffers from more direct sunlight, it offers a dramatic view of the Waianae Mountains during the arrival phase. If the flight is delayed into the evening, this side offers a spectacular Pacific sunset. Be sure to keep your window shade down during the mid-flight cruise to prevent the intense sun from heating your personal space.
Book Hotels in HonoluluDistance: 3,668 km (2,279 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 19 min
Departure: MAJ (7.064760208129883, 171.27200317382812)
Arrival: HNL (21.32062, -157.924228)
Route Type: International
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