About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Kahului (OGG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Kahului. The right side wins at takeoff for Boston views, but the left side delivers the more dramatic arrival into Maui with Haleakala and the West Maui Mountains. Over the Pacific crossing itself, both sides see open ocean, but the left side also catches the Hawaiian island chain appearing on approach, including glimpses of the Big Island and Maui's coastline earlier in the descent.
What can I see during takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston?
During takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Logan's most common westbound departures use runway 22L/22R, heading southwest over Boston Harbor and the city. The right side gives you a clear look at downtown Boston, the Charles River, and Cambridge as you climb out. Left side faces the open Atlantic. Notable sights include: Downtown Boston skyline, Boston Harbor islands, Charles River and Cambridge, Cape Cod Bay visible to the south.
What can I see when landing at Kahului in Kahului?
When landing at Kahului (OGG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Kahului Airport typically uses runway 02 for arrivals from the mainland, meaning the aircraft approaches from the south-southwest over the ocean and touches down heading north. The left side faces west toward the West Maui Mountains and the isthmus, while the right faces the open ocean. On runway 02 approach, left side also gets the best view of Haleakala volcano dominating the eastern skyline. Notable sights include: Haleakala volcano (10,023 ft), West Maui Mountains, Maui isthmus and sugarcane flats, Maalaea Bay.
How long is the flight from Boston to Kahului?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Kahului (OGG) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.
What does the Boston to Kahului flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest across the continental US, crossing the Appalachians, the Mississippi River valley, the Great Plains, and the Rocky Mountains before reaching the California coast near Los Angeles or San Francisco. From there it's roughly 2,500 miles of open Pacific Ocean. On clear days during the descent into Maui, the Big Island of Hawaii with Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa may be visible to the southeast, and Lanai and Molokai appear as low silhouettes to the west.