The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a sweeping view of the Las Vegas Strip and Spring Mountains during the departure turn, and the classic Diamond Head, Waikiki, and Honolulu coastline during the arrival maneuver, while the cruise phase over open Pacific is essentially identical from either side.
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Flight Path
Las Vegas to Honolulu is 2,759 miles (4,441 km), a flight of about 5 hours 40 minutes.
The route crosses the open Pacific Ocean with no land visible for several hours after the California coastline near San Diego/Los Angeles fades behind, until the Hawaiian island chain, beginning with Kauai and then Oahu, comes into view near the end of the flight.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAS
RIGHTLAS departures typically launch south toward Henderson before banking right onto the west-southwest heading for Hawaii, and that turn sweeps the right side of the cabin across the Las Vegas Strip skyline and the Spring Mountains. The left side mostly shows Lake Mead's distant basin and the McCullough Range fading behind as the plane climbs away from Henderson.
Landing at HNL
RIGHTArriving flights from the mainland loop around Oahu's south shore before lining up for the runway, and this pattern puts the volcanic cone of Diamond Head and the Waikiki-Honolulu coastline squarely on the right side of the aircraft. The left side during this maneuver mostly faces open ocean or the less distinctive Waianae Range further west.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Honolulu International (HNL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Honolulu. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a sweeping view of the Las Vegas Strip and Spring Mountains during the departure turn, and the classic Diamond Head, Waikiki, and Honolulu coastline during the arrival maneuver, while the cruise phase over open Pacific is essentially identical from either side.
What can I see during takeoff from Mc Carran International in Las Vegas?
During takeoff from Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAS departures typically launch south toward Henderson before banking right onto the west-southwest heading for Hawaii, and that turn sweeps the right side of the cabin across the Las Vegas Strip skyline and the Spring Mountains. The left side mostly shows Lake Mead's distant basin and the McCullough Range fading behind as the plane climbs away from Henderson. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip skyline, Spring Mountains, Red Rock Canyon escarpment, Las Vegas Valley basin.
What can I see when landing at Honolulu International in Honolulu?
When landing at Honolulu International (HNL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving flights from the mainland loop around Oahu's south shore before lining up for the runway, and this pattern puts the volcanic cone of Diamond Head and the Waikiki-Honolulu coastline squarely on the right side of the aircraft. The left side during this maneuver mostly faces open ocean or the less distinctive Waianae Range further west. Notable sights include: Diamond Head crater, Waikiki Beach and Honolulu skyline, Pearl Harbor, south shore coastline of Oahu.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Honolulu?
The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Honolulu International (HNL) takes about 5 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,759 miles (4,441 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Las Vegas to Honolulu flight path pass over?
The route crosses the open Pacific Ocean with no land visible for several hours after the California coastline near San Diego/Los Angeles fades behind, until the Hawaiian island chain, beginning with Kauai and then Oahu, comes into view near the end of the flight.