The left side wins overall for the spectacular Haleakala and West Maui Mountains departure view, which is one of the most dramatic island departures in the Pacific. The Dallas arrival on the right is good but the Maui takeoff is the highlight of this route.
Flight Path
The flight tracks northeast over open Pacific Ocean for the first 2,500 miles with no land visible, crossing the Pacific High pressure system. The California coast appears near Point Conception or the Channel Islands area, then the route crosses the Mojave Desert, Arizona's Colorado Plateau with the Grand Canyon visible to the north on clear days, New Mexico's high desert, and the Llano Estacado of west Texas before descending into the Dallas-Fort Worth basin.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from OGG
LEFTDeparting Kahului, aircraft typically use Runway 02 heading northeast, then turn east/northeast toward the mainland. The left side gives you a sweeping view of Haleakala volcano rising to 10,023 feet, the West Maui Mountains, and the inter-island channels. Right side faces open ocean with little to see.
Landing at DFW
RIGHTDFW typically uses south-facing runways (17L/17R/18L/18R) for arrivals from the west, meaning the aircraft approaches from the northwest. The right side gives you the Dallas skyline to the south and east, Lake Grapevine, and the sprawling DFW metroplex grid. Left side faces open suburban terrain to the west.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kahului (OGG) to Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kahului to Dallas-Fort Worth. The left side wins overall for the spectacular Haleakala and West Maui Mountains departure view, which is one of the most dramatic island departures in the Pacific. The Dallas arrival on the right is good but the Maui takeoff is the highlight of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Kahului in Kahului?
During takeoff from Kahului (OGG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Kahului, aircraft typically use Runway 02 heading northeast, then turn east/northeast toward the mainland. The left side gives you a sweeping view of Haleakala volcano rising to 10,023 feet, the West Maui Mountains, and the inter-island channels. Right side faces open ocean with little to see. Notable sights include: Haleakala volcano summit, West Maui Mountains, Maalaea Bay, Kahoolawe island in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Dallas Fort Worth International in Dallas-Fort Worth?
When landing at Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), sit on the Right side for the best views. DFW typically uses south-facing runways (17L/17R/18L/18R) for arrivals from the west, meaning the aircraft approaches from the northwest. The right side gives you the Dallas skyline to the south and east, Lake Grapevine, and the sprawling DFW metroplex grid. Left side faces open suburban terrain to the west. Notable sights include: Dallas downtown skyline, Lake Grapevine, Fort Worth skyline to the west, DFW Airport footprint.
How long is the flight from Kahului to Dallas-Fort Worth?
The flight from Kahului (OGG) to Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) takes Approximately 8 to 8.5 hours.
What does the Kahului to Dallas-Fort Worth flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over open Pacific Ocean for the first 2,500 miles with no land visible, crossing the Pacific High pressure system. The California coast appears near Point Conception or the Channel Islands area, then the route crosses the Mojave Desert, Arizona's Colorado Plateau with the Grand Canyon visible to the north on clear days, New Mexico's high desert, and the Llano Estacado of west Texas before descending into the Dallas-Fort Worth basin.