While takeoff offers Kohala views, the landing approach provides more varied and dramatic scenery with West Maui's ridgeline, Iao Valley, and the inter-island channel. Left seats capture the most visually distinctive portion of this short flight.
Flight Path
Haleakala's western slopes (visible to the right during cruise), the Pailolo Channel separating Maui and Molokai (visible left during cruise on clear days), transition from Kohala's leeward brown slopes to windward green valleys
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MUE
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Kohala Mountain as you climb out westward from Waimea-Kohala Airport. The extinct volcano dominates the northern skyline and provides the most dramatic scenery during initial climb.
Landing at OGG
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views of the West Maui landscape and the channel between the islands during descent into Kahului. You'll see Iao Valley and the West Maui ridgeline clearly as you approach from the northwest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Waimea Kohala (MUE) to Kahului (OGG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kamuela to Kahului. While takeoff offers Kohala views, the landing approach provides more varied and dramatic scenery with West Maui's ridgeline, Iao Valley, and the inter-island channel. Left seats capture the most visually distinctive portion of this short flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Waimea Kohala in Kamuela?
During takeoff from Waimea Kohala (MUE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Kohala Mountain as you climb out westward from Waimea-Kohala Airport. The extinct volcano dominates the northern skyline and provides the most dramatic scenery during initial climb. Notable sights include: Kohala Mountain (north), Mauna Kea (southeast, snow-capped peak visible on clear days), Waipio Valley (northeast, deep gulch system), Pacific Ocean (west).
What can I see when landing at Kahului in Kahului?
When landing at Kahului (OGG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the West Maui landscape and the channel between the islands during descent into Kahului. You'll see Iao Valley and the West Maui ridgeline clearly as you approach from the northwest. Notable sights include: West Maui Mountains (left, prominent ridge), Iao Valley (left-center, distinctive deep valley), Kahului Bay (right, arrival point), Central Maui isthmus (right-center, flat terrain connecting East and West Maui).
How long is the flight from Kamuela to Kahului?
The flight from Waimea Kohala (MUE) to Kahului (OGG) takes 0h 25m.
What does the Kamuela to Kahului flight path pass over?
Haleakala's western slopes (visible to the right during cruise), the Pailolo Channel separating Maui and Molokai (visible left during cruise on clear days), transition from Kohala's leeward brown slopes to windward green valleys