Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kahului to Minneapolis. While the takeoff offers dramatic Hawaiian volcanic scenery, the landing approach provides more sustained visual interest with the Minnesota River valley, Mississippi River confluence, and Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Right-side seats capture both the departure island geology and the arrival urban-river landscape.

During takeoff from Kahului (OGG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of the West Maui volcanic landscape and the channel waters between the Hawaiian islands. Right side faces inland terrain with less dramatic scenery during the initial climb. Notable sights include: West Maui mountain ridge, Pailolo Channel (between Maui and Molokai), Molokai's north shore cliffs, Kahoolawe island.

When landing at Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Minnesota River valley and the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area's eastern and southern sprawl during descent. Left side faces agricultural plains with less distinctive urban features. Notable sights include: Minnesota River valley, Mississippi River confluence, Minneapolis downtown skyline, St. Paul's eastern neighborhoods.

The flight from Kahului (OGG) to Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) takes 5h 45m.

The flight path crosses the Pacific Ocean for approximately 2,000 miles with no significant landmarks visible until approaching the North American continent. As the aircraft approaches the mainland, the Rocky Mountains become visible on the horizon (particularly in Montana and Wyoming), followed by the Great Plains of the upper Midwest. The Missouri River drainage system becomes visible in the final approach phase. No major cities are directly on the flight path until the descent into Minneapolis-St. Paul airspace.