Seeing Pepperdine University from a plane
A Malibu campus of white buildings with red tile roofs on a bare hillside, all facing the Pacific. Look for the big green lawn running down toward Pacific Coast Highway.
2 of our routes pass it. California · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Los Angeles to Honolulu: sit on the right, on the climb, 4 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Los Angeles | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Los Angeles to Honolulu | Right | on the climb, 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.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Pepperdine University 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 Pepperdine University 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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