The approach features stunning aerial views of Kauai's lush green landscapes, Kalapaki Beach, and the sparkling turquoise waters of the eastern shore.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the world's tallest sea cliffs on Molokai's north shore and the stunning turquoise waters of Kaneohe Bay on Oahu.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic departure over the San Francisco Bay and the breathtaking first glimpse of Kauai's jagged green ridges and interior mountains upon arrival.
While both sides offer spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, the Left Side is superior for the approach into Lihue, often providing a panoramic view of Kauai's southern coastline and the iconic Nawiliwili Bay during descent.
The right side is the clear winner for this route, providing a front-row seat to the Golden Gate Bridge during departure and the lush eastern coastline of the Garden Isle upon arrival.
The right side is premier for this route, offering an immediate, stunning view of the San Diego skyline and Balboa Park upon takeoff, followed by the best perspective of Kauai's lush eastern coastline during the descent into Lihue.
The left side typically provides superior views of the Kauai coastline and the dramatic mountain interiors during the descent into Lihue, whereas the right side is better for the initial San Francisco city views.
The right side is generally superior for this route because it avoids direct sun glare on westbound flights and offers better views of the California coastline and the lush northern and eastern ridges of Kauai upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged coastline of Vancouver Island after takeoff and a stunning panoramic view of Kauai's lush northern and eastern shores upon arrival.
The right side offers superior views of the California Channel Islands during departure and the most dramatic perspectives of Kauai's emerald mountains and waterfalls upon arrival.
The left side offers a stunning continuous view of Oahu's western coastline followed by a dramatic approach past the rugged southern mountains of Kauai.
The left side provides a superior view of the Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier upon departure, followed by a dramatic perspective of Kauai's southern coastline and the Haupu Mountain range during the descent into Lihue.