Seeing Stanford University from a plane
About 8,000 acres of land, one of the largest campuses in the US. Look for the sandstone buildings and red tile roofs around the Main Quad, 285-ft Hoover Tower, and the long straight Palm Drive.
3 of our routes pass it. California · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Honolulu to San Francisco: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to San Francisco | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Los Angeles to San Francisco | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| San Diego to San Francisco | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 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 Stanford University from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Stanford 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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