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Flight time40m
Distance201
Heading111° → 112°
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Right
★ 3.5 left·★ 4.0 right

The right side strings together Kauai's south coast during the departure turn, likely glimpses of Oahu's south shore near the midpoint, and a dramatic close pass of Haleakala volcano on arrival — a mix of coastline, city, and volcanic terrain that edges out the left side's Molokai cliff views.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Lihue to Kahului is 201 miles (324 km), a flight of about 40 minutes.

Kaiwi Channel, Oahu's south shore near Honolulu and Diamond Head, Molokai's coastline, Pailolo Channel approaching Maui

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Lihue (right side) — Nawiliwili Harbor, Hoary Head Ridge, Lihue town, Kauai's south coast reef line

Takeoff from LIH

RIGHT

Leaving LIH on Runway 03, the aircraft climbs northeast over open water before banking right to turn toward Maui, and that turn puts Kauai's southeast coastline — Nawiliwili Harbor, the Hoary Head Ridge, and the green cane fields around Lihue — right below the right-side windows.

Nawiliwili HarborHoary Head RidgeLihue townKauai's south coast reef line
LIH LihueHub for Hawaiian Airlines
Aerial window seat view during landing at Kahului (right side) — Haleakala volcano, Maui isthmus and cane fields, Kahului Harbor, Kahului town

Landing at OGG

RIGHT

On approach into OGG the aircraft swings around to line up with the runway, and this puts the massive shield of Haleakala volcano squarely on the right side, its cindery brown-green slopes rising over Maui's central isthmus and Kahului town below.

Haleakala volcanoMaui isthmus and cane fieldsKahului HarborKahului town
OGG KahuluiHub for Hawaiian Airlines

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lihue (LIH) to Kahului (OGG)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lihue to Kahului. The right side strings together Kauai's south coast during the departure turn, likely glimpses of Oahu's south shore near the midpoint, and a dramatic close pass of Haleakala volcano on arrival — a mix of coastline, city, and volcanic terrain that edges out the left side's Molokai cliff views.

What can I see during takeoff from Lihue in Lihue?

During takeoff from Lihue (LIH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Leaving LIH on Runway 03, the aircraft climbs northeast over open water before banking right to turn toward Maui, and that turn puts Kauai's southeast coastline — Nawiliwili Harbor, the Hoary Head Ridge, and the green cane fields around Lihue — right below the right-side windows. Notable sights include: Nawiliwili Harbor, Hoary Head Ridge, Lihue town, Kauai's south coast reef line.

What can I see when landing at Kahului in Kahului?

When landing at Kahului (OGG), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into OGG the aircraft swings around to line up with the runway, and this puts the massive shield of Haleakala volcano squarely on the right side, its cindery brown-green slopes rising over Maui's central isthmus and Kahului town below. Notable sights include: Haleakala volcano, Maui isthmus and cane fields, Kahului Harbor, Kahului town.

How long is the flight from Lihue to Kahului?

The flight from Lihue (LIH) to Kahului (OGG) takes about 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 201 miles (324 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Lihue to Kahului flight path pass over?

Kaiwi Channel, Oahu's south shore near Honolulu and Diamond Head, Molokai's coastline, Pailolo Channel approaching Maui