Which side to sit on flying from Honolulu (HNL)?
Flying out of HNL, the left side usually has the better view, morning to evening. Some routes flip with the sun, so check your time of day.
The better side for flights leaving at that time and its usual score: landmark points after glare, plus any sunset. ☀ means that side also has more sun glare. Tap a side to open that flight; tap a column to sort by it.
Flying out of Honolulu
| To | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo ITO Mauna Kea, Molokini | Right21 pts | Left29 pts | Left21 pts |
| Kahului OGG Diamond Head / Waikiki, Molokai sea cliffs | Left15 pts | Right19 pts | Left17 pts |
| Kailua-Kona KOA Haleakala, Diamond Head / Waikiki | Left14 pts | Left37 pts | Left26 pts |
| Las Vegas LAS Las Vegas, Molokai sea cliffs | Right43 pts | Right63 pts | Right41 pts |
| Los Angeles LAX Los Angeles, Diamond Head / Waikiki | Left55 pts | Left45 pts | Left46 pts |
| San Francisco SFO South Bay Salt Ponds, Molokai sea cliffs | Right48 pts | Right42 pts | Right30 pts |
| Seattle SEA Diamond Head / Waikiki, Honolulu | Left12 pts | Left20 pts | Left14 pts |
Flying into Honolulu
| From | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LAX Marina del Rey, Channel Islands | Right17 pts | Right17 pts | Right27 pts |
On the climb out of HNL
- Diamond Head: left on most routes
- Molokai sea cliffs: right on most routes
- Honolulu: left on most routes
On the way down into HNL
- Molokai sea cliffs: left on most routes
- Diamond Head: left on most routes
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, with no clouds. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side of the plane sees Diamond Head on takeoff from HNL?
Usually the left. It depends on the route and the runway in use: open your route for its usual climb-out.
Which side is best flying out of Honolulu in the morning?
Usually the left. The table above has each route's own answer and score.
Which side is best flying out of Honolulu in the afternoon?
Usually the left. The table above has each route's own answer and score.
Which side is best flying out of Honolulu in the evening?
Usually the left. The table above has each route's own answer and score.