SMF → HNL

San Francisco Bay

After departing SMF, you often get a sprawling view of the Bay Area, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Peninsula to the south.

Diamond Head

On a standard approach into HNL, the left side provides a premier view of the world-famous Leahi volcanic tuff cone.

Waikiki Skyline

See the dense high-rises and turquoise waters of Waikiki Beach as the aircraft aligns with the reef runway.

Pearl Harbor

During final descent, the left side overlooks the historic harbor, including the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri.

Marin Headlands

Views of the rugged, green cliffs north of the Golden Gate and the Point Reyes National Seashore as you head out to sea.

North Shore Waves

As the plane begins its descent over Oahu, you can often spot the massive winter swells and white foam of the North Shore.

Koolau Range

Spectacular views of the lush, fluted emerald cliffs that define the windward side of the island during the initial approach.

Pacific Sunset

On afternoon or evening flights, the right side provides a front-row seat to the sunset over the open ocean without the sun directly hitting the window for most of the flight.