Seeing Googleplex from a plane
Google's headquarters, by the bay in Mountain View. Look for the low campus beside the white peaked tent of Shoreline Amphitheatre and the salt marsh edge.
3 of our routes pass it. California · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Los Angeles to San Francisco: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to San Francisco | Right | on the way down |
| Los Angeles to San Francisco | Right | on the way down |
| San Diego to San Francisco | Right | 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 Googleplex from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Googleplex 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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