Seeing Na Pali Coast from a planeup to 6 ★
Sea cliffs rising up to about 4,000 ft along Kauai's north shore, so steep no road has ever been built along them. Look for knife-edge green ridges and deep valleys dropping straight into the surf.
2 of our routes pass it. Hawaii · rated 8 of 10
The easy pick
Honolulu to Tokyo: sit on the right, 21 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Tokyo | Right | 21 min after takeoff |
| Honolulu to Tokyo | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 22 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 Na Pali Coast 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 Na Pali Coast 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.
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