Seeing Oakland California Temple from a plane
Photo: Calibas, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
An LDS temple dedicated in 1964, with five white spires high in the Oakland hills, floodlit at night. Look for the white building and spires above the 580 freeway, visible from much of the East Bay.
3 of our routes pass it. California
The easy pick
San Francisco to Reno: sit on the left, on the climb, 4 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco to Arcata/Eureka | Right | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| San Francisco to Reno | Left | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| San Francisco to Sacramento | Left | 4 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 Oakland California Temple from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Oakland California Temple 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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