Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lihue to Ontario. The right side wins overall because the takeoff views of Kauai's Na Pali Coast and dramatic windward cliffs are more visually distinctive and memorable than the landing approach over sprawling urban development. The flight path itself (northeast from Kauai, then southeast toward Ontario) means right-side passengers see the most dramatic natural scenery at the beginning of the journey.

During takeoff from Lihue (LIH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer immediate views of Kauai's dramatic windward coastline and the Na Pali Coast cliffs as the aircraft climbs northeast over the island. The left side faces the interior and leeward side with less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Na Pali Coast (steep sea cliffs), Hanalei Bay, Kilauea Point, Pacific Ocean.

When landing at Ontario International (ONT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Ontario as the aircraft approaches from the west over the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles basin. You'll see the mountain range, sprawling urban development, and the Inland Empire before landing. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles basin sprawl, San Bernardino Valley, Chino Hills.

The flight from Lihue (LIH) to Ontario International (ONT) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the open Pacific Ocean for roughly 2,000 miles with no significant landmarks visible. Passengers may see scattered clouds and the ocean surface texture, but no islands or land features. The Big Island of Hawaii passes to the south (not visible on typical routing). The flight path takes you southeast across the central Pacific, then approaches the California coast near Point Conception or Santa Barbara, with the Sierra Nevada and Central Valley visible during the final descent phase into Southern California.