SFO → KOA

San Francisco Skyline

Depending on takeoff direction, get a panoramic view of the Salesforce Tower and the city's dense urban grid.

Golden Gate Bridge

The most iconic view on this route, often visible during the initial climb-out over the Presidio.

The Farallon Islands

Spot the jagged, rocky outcroppings of the Farallon National Wildlife Refuge about 30 miles offshore.

Maui and Haleakala

As you near the end of the flight, Maui often appears to the north, dominated by the massive 10,023-foot Haleakala crater.

Kailua-Kona Coastline

View the turquoise waters and luxury resorts of the Hualalai and Waikoloa regions just before touchdown.

San Mateo-Hayward Bridge

View the longest bridge in California stretching across the South Bay immediately after takeoff from SFO.

Pacific Ocean Expanse

Enjoy the deep blue vistas of the open ocean for the majority of the 5-hour flight duration.

Mauna Kea & Mauna Loa

Catch glimpses of the world's tallest sea-mountain peaks rising through the clouds as you approach Hawaii.

The Kohala Coast

See the rugged northern coastline of the Big Island featuring dramatic cliffs and hidden valleys during the descent.

Kona Lava Fields

Observe the vast, surreal landscape of black basaltic lava flows that surround the KOA airport runways.