Seeing Kauaʻi from a planeup to 5 ★
The oldest of the main Hawaiian islands, where Waimea Canyon cuts more than 3,000 ft deep and the Na Pali cliffs drop straight into the ocean. Look for deeply fluted green ridges along the north shore.
2 of our routes pass it. Hawaii · rated 7 of 10
The easy pick
Honolulu to Tokyo: sit on the right, 19 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Tokyo | Right | 19 min after takeoff |
| Honolulu to Tokyo | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 20 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Kauaʻi from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Kauaʻi from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on 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.
More
Na Pali Coast Diamond Head / Waikiki Molokai sea cliffs Honolulu (HNL) Tokyo (NRT) Tokyo (HND) All routes