The right side wins mainly on the strength of the Maui departure, where Haleakala's volcanic scenery is a rare, dramatic sight rarely matched elsewhere in the flight; the ocean-dominated cruise neutralizes most of the route's scoring either way.
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Flight Path
Kahului to Long Beach is 2,496 miles (4,016 km), a flight of about 4 hours 50 minutes.
Open Pacific Ocean for the vast majority of the route, with no land visible between the Hawaiian Islands and the California coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from OGG
RIGHTAfter departing OGG on runway 02, the aircraft banks right toward the mainland, putting Haleakala's massive volcanic slopes, the Kihei coastline, and Molokini crater squarely on the right side. It's a striking, uniquely Hawaiian sendoff.
Landing at LGB
LEFTOn the approach into LGB from the southeast for runway 30, the arrival path swings past the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Catalina Island before turning into Long Beach Harbor, giving left-side passengers a strong coastal and island view.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kahului (OGG) to Long Beach (LGB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kahului to Long Beach. The right side wins mainly on the strength of the Maui departure, where Haleakala's volcanic scenery is a rare, dramatic sight rarely matched elsewhere in the flight; the ocean-dominated cruise neutralizes most of the route's scoring either way.
What can I see during takeoff from Kahului in Kahului?
During takeoff from Kahului (OGG), sit on the Right side for the best views. After departing OGG on runway 02, the aircraft banks right toward the mainland, putting Haleakala's massive volcanic slopes, the Kihei coastline, and Molokini crater squarely on the right side. It's a striking, uniquely Hawaiian sendoff. Notable sights include: Haleakala volcano, Kihei/Wailea coastline, Molokini crater, Maalaea Bay.
What can I see when landing at Long Beach in Long Beach?
When landing at Long Beach (LGB), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the approach into LGB from the southeast for runway 30, the arrival path swings past the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Catalina Island before turning into Long Beach Harbor, giving left-side passengers a strong coastal and island view. Notable sights include: Catalina Island, Palos Verdes Peninsula, San Pedro Bay, Long Beach Harbor.
How long is the flight from Kahului to Long Beach?
The flight from Kahului (OGG) to Long Beach (LGB) takes about 4 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,496 miles (4,016 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Kahului to Long Beach flight path pass over?
Open Pacific Ocean for the vast majority of the route, with no land visible between the Hawaiian Islands and the California coast.