Both sides face a long ocean crossing that caps their cruise scores low, but the right side's approach into Maui delivers a genuinely spectacular volcanic landscape that outweighs the modest edge the left side has during YVR departure.
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Flight Path
Vancouver to Kahului is 2,673 miles (4,302 km), a flight of about 5 hours 45 minutes.
Open North Pacific Ocean with no land visible for most of the crossing
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YVR
LEFTDeparting YVR to the west then curving southwest, left-side (south-facing) passengers get a great look at downtown Vancouver, the Fraser River delta, and the Strait of Georgia with the Olympic Mountains and Mt. Baker on the horizon. The right side mainly shows the North Shore mountains before they're quickly obscured by the turn south.
Landing at OGG
RIGHTOn approach into OGG's runway 02 from the northwest, the aircraft banks along Maui's north shore, giving right-side passengers a dramatic view of Haleakala's massive volcanic shield rising over the island's interior, plus the West Maui mountains and turquoise reef waters near Kahului Bay. Left side mostly faces open ocean toward Molokai with less dramatic terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Vancouver International (YVR) to Kahului (OGG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vancouver to Kahului. Both sides face a long ocean crossing that caps their cruise scores low, but the right side's approach into Maui delivers a genuinely spectacular volcanic landscape that outweighs the modest edge the left side has during YVR departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Vancouver International in Vancouver?
During takeoff from Vancouver International (YVR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing YVR to the west then curving southwest, left-side (south-facing) passengers get a great look at downtown Vancouver, the Fraser River delta, and the Strait of Georgia with the Olympic Mountains and Mt. Baker on the horizon. The right side mainly shows the North Shore mountains before they're quickly obscured by the turn south. Notable sights include: Downtown Vancouver skyline, Fraser River delta, Strait of Georgia, Mt. Baker.
What can I see when landing at Kahului in Kahului?
When landing at Kahului (OGG), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into OGG's runway 02 from the northwest, the aircraft banks along Maui's north shore, giving right-side passengers a dramatic view of Haleakala's massive volcanic shield rising over the island's interior, plus the West Maui mountains and turquoise reef waters near Kahului Bay. Left side mostly faces open ocean toward Molokai with less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Haleakala volcano, West Maui Mountains, Kahului Bay, Maui north shore coastline.
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Kahului?
The flight from Vancouver International (YVR) to Kahului (OGG) takes about 5 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,673 miles (4,302 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Vancouver to Kahului flight path pass over?
Open North Pacific Ocean with no land visible for most of the crossing