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OGG → SJC
Which side of the plane to sit from Kahului Airport (Kahului) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (San Jose)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the massive Haleakala Crater immediately after takeoff and superior views of the California coastline and Monterey Bay during the descent.
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Haleakala Crater
Stunning aerial view of the 10,000-foot volcanic peak and its lunar-like landscape shortly after departure.
Big Island Peaks
On clear days, look south to see the snow-capped summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa in the distance.
Monterey Bay
A beautiful view of the crescent-shaped bay, including Santa Cruz and the marine sanctuary.
Downtown San Jose
Get a close-up view of the Adobe headquarters and SAP Center during the final moments of flight.
Book a window seat on the right for the iconic Haleakala view. For evening flights, this side offers spectacular sunset colors over the Pacific. Keep your camera ready within the first 10 minutes of takeoff for the best volcanic shots.
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Maui North Shore
Excellent views of the rugged cliffs and world-famous surfing breaks along Maui's northern coastline.
Pacific Expanse
Hours of deep indigo ocean views with potential for spotting cloud formations and maritime traffic.
Santa Cruz Mountains
Dense redwood forests and rolling green ridges as the plane crosses the California coast.
Silicon Valley North
Aerial perspectives of the tech hubs in Cupertino and Sunnyvale during the final approach.
On morning flights, the left side is preferable to avoid direct sunlight. During the landing at SJC, look for the unique salt ponds in the southern San Francisco Bay which can display vibrant colors.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 3,788 km (2,354 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 27 min
Departure: OGG (20.8986, -156.429993)
Arrival: SJC (37.362598, -121.929001)
Route Type: Domestic
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