Seeing University of California, Los Angeles from a plane4 ★
Red brick Romanesque buildings in Westwood between Bel Air and the Wilshire towers. Look for Royce Hall's twin towers and the athletic fields of the north campus.
3 of our routes pass it. California · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Las Vegas to Santa Monica: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Los Angeles | Left | on the way down |
| Las Vegas to Santa Monica | Right | on the way down |
| Los Angeles to St George | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the climb, 8 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, Los Angeles from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see University of California, Los Angeles 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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