Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Kahului. Left side wins both ends of the flight — the Rockies on departure and Haleakala plus the Maui isthmus on arrival. During the overwater cruise there is little to differentiate sides, but the bookend views make left the clear choice for the whole journey.

During takeoff from Denver International (DEN), sit on the Left side for the best views. DEN typically departs westbound on runway 25L/25R, putting the Rocky Mountains directly on the left (south) side. You get a clear view of the Front Range including Pikes Peak and the Denver metro sprawl falling away below. Notable sights include: Front Range of the Rockies, Pikes Peak, Denver metro grid, Cherry Creek Reservoir.

When landing at Kahului (OGG), sit on the Left side for the best views. OGG typically lands on runway 02 (northbound) or 20 (southbound). On approach from the northeast over the Maui Channel, the left side gives you the West Maui Mountains and the isthmus of Maui, while the right looks mostly out to open ocean. On runway 20 approach, left side shows the slopes of Haleakala. Notable sights include: Haleakala volcano, West Maui Mountains, Maui isthmus and sugarcane flats, Kahului Bay.

The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Kahului (OGG) takes Approximately 6 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 45 minutes.

After crossing the Rockies and Sierra Nevada, the flight transitions to open Pacific Ocean. The Hawaiian island chain appears near the end — you may spot the Big Island of Hawaii and Maui from distance on clear days. No significant land features exist over the central Pacific portion of the route.