Seeing Haleakala from a plane
Rises to 10,023 ft, and its summit valley is 7 miles long and about 2,600 ft deep. Look for the rust-and-gray cinder cones scattered across its floor.
4 of our routes pass it. Hawaii · rated 8 of 10
The easy pick
Honolulu to Kailua-Kona: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Las Vegas | Right | 13 min after takeoff |
| Honolulu to Kailua-Kona | Left | on the way down |
| Honolulu to Hilo | Left | 17 min after takeoff |
| Honolulu to Kahului | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Haleakala from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Haleakala from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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