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SEA → OGG
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to Kahului Airport (Kahului)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic arrival experience, featuring a close-up look at the massive Haleakalā volcano and the turquoise waters of Maui's north shore.
Olympic Mountains
A beautiful view of the snow-capped Olympics and the Puget Sound on a clear day departure.
Oregon Coast
The last glimpse of the mainland's rugged cliffs before banking west toward Hawaii.
Haleakalā Volcano
The star of the show; this side provides the best view of the massive shield volcano during descent.
North Shore Surf
See the white-water breaks of world-class surf spots like Ho'okipa and Pe'ahi (Jaws).
Central Maui Valley
The unique perspective of the low-lying valley between Maui's two massive volcanic systems.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. On the final approach into OGG, the view of Haleakalā's slopes is significantly better from this side.
Mount Rainier
If the flight departs to the south, the left side gets an incredible view of the 14,411-foot volcanic peak.
Olympic Peninsula
Views of the dense forests and rugged coastal regions of western Washington shortly after takeoff.
Pacific Ocean
A long, meditative look at the vast Pacific during the mid-flight crossing.
Molokai North Shore
The left side often passes the world's highest sea cliffs on Molokai during the final approach.
West Maui Mountains
Vibrant green ridges and deep valleys of the older West Maui volcano become visible as you land.
Choose the left side for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Cascades. Watch closely about 20 minutes before landing for the dramatic, jagged cliffs of Molokai.
Distance: 4,248 km (2,640 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: OGG (20.8986, -156.429993)
Route Type: Domestic
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