Seeing Tesla Fremont Factory from a plane4 ★
The former GM and Toyota NUMMI plant, more than 5 million square feet under one roof and one of the largest car factories in North America. Look for the enormous white roof between Interstate 880 and the rail yards.
10 of our routes pass it. California · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
San Jose to Burbank: sit on the left, on the climb, 2 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas to Oakland | Left | on the way down |
| Honolulu to Oakland | Right | on the way down |
| Indianapolis to San Francisco | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Los Angeles to Oakland | Left | on the way down |
| Salt Lake City to Oakland | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the way down |
| San Diego to Oakland | Left | on the way down |
| San Jose to Burbank | Left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| San Jose to Honolulu | Left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| San Jose to Long Beach | Left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| San Jose to Kahului | Left | on the climb, 2 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 Tesla Fremont Factory from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (8 of 10). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Tesla Fremont Factory 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.
Can you see Tesla Fremont Factory at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
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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