Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kahului to Seattle. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the crossing you also get better views of the Olympic Peninsula coastline and the Washington coast on descent. The Mount Rainier approach view on the left is one of the best arrival views in the US.

During takeoff from Kahului (OGG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Kahului typically departs runway 02 heading north, putting the West Maui Mountains and the isthmus on the left side. You get a clear look back at the central valley and the dramatic West Maui ridgeline as the plane banks northwest. Notable sights include: West Maui Mountains, Haleakala volcano (southeast), Kahului Harbor, Maui isthmus.

When landing at Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. SeaTac typically lands on runways 16L/16R heading south, meaning the approach comes from the north over Puget Sound. The left side faces east toward the Cascade Range and Mount Rainier, which dominates the horizon on clear days and is one of the most visually striking approach views in the continental US. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, Seattle city skyline, Lake Washington.

The flight from Kahului (OGG) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours.

The flight tracks northeast over open Pacific Ocean for most of the route, passing north of the Hawaiian island chain shortly after departure. The Oregon coast and Columbia River mouth become visible on the left side roughly 45-60 minutes before landing, followed by the Coast Range and Willamette Valley. The Cascades run parallel to the left side during the Oregon and Washington segment.