Seeing University of California, Berkeley from a plane4 ★
Founded in 1868, the oldest campus of the UC system. Look for 307-ft Sather Tower, the Campanile, and Memorial Stadium in the hills above, built straight across the Hayward Fault.
4 of our routes pass it. California · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
San Francisco to Dublin: sit on the left, on the climb, 5 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco to Sacramento | Left | 4 min after takeoff |
| San Francisco to Dublin | Left | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| San Francisco to North Bend | Left | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| San Francisco to Redding | Left | on the climb, 5 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 University of California, Berkeley from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see University of California, Berkeley 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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