Seeing SeaWorld San Diego from a plane
Opened in 1964 on the shore of Mission Bay. Look for the observation tower and blue pools on the bay's south shore.
4 of our routes pass it. California · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
San Diego to Phoenix: sit on the right, on the climb, 1 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento to San Diego | Right | on the way down |
| San Diego to Phoenix | Right | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| San Diego to San Jose | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| San Diego to Sacramento | Right | on the climb, 1 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 SeaWorld San Diego from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see SeaWorld San Diego 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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