Atlanta to St. Louis is 484 miles (779 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a glimpse of Atlanta's skyline and Appalachian foothills at departure, and a clear view of the Gateway Arch, Mississippi River, and downtown St. Louis on arrival. The left side offers only flat, featureless terrain throughout.
Flight Path
Tennessee River valley and the low ridges of the Cumberland Plateau, followed by the flat farmland of western Kentucky and southeastern Missouri as the route approaches the Mississippi River basin.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ATL
RIGHTDeparting ATL to the west before curving northwest toward St. Louis, the right side offers a brief look back at Atlanta's downtown and midtown skyline, plus the low, rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge/Appalachian chain to the northeast. The left side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl with nothing distinctive.
Landing at STL
RIGHTOn the approach into STL from the southeast, the flight path passes just east of the airport, giving right-side passengers a clear view of downtown St. Louis, the Gateway Arch, and the Mississippi River before the final turn to land. The left side faces open farmland with no notable features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Lambert St Louis International (STL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to St. Louis. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a glimpse of Atlanta's skyline and Appalachian foothills at departure, and a clear view of the Gateway Arch, Mississippi River, and downtown St. Louis on arrival. The left side offers only flat, featureless terrain throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International in Atlanta?
During takeoff from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing ATL to the west before curving northwest toward St. Louis, the right side offers a brief look back at Atlanta's downtown and midtown skyline, plus the low, rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge/Appalachian chain to the northeast. The left side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl with nothing distinctive. Notable sights include: Atlanta downtown/midtown skyline, Chattahoochee River, distant Blue Ridge foothills.
What can I see when landing at Lambert St Louis International in St. Louis?
When landing at Lambert St Louis International (STL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach into STL from the southeast, the flight path passes just east of the airport, giving right-side passengers a clear view of downtown St. Louis, the Gateway Arch, and the Mississippi River before the final turn to land. The left side faces open farmland with no notable features. Notable sights include: Gateway Arch, Mississippi River, downtown St. Louis skyline, confluence with the Missouri River.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to St. Louis?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Lambert St Louis International (STL) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 484 miles (779 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Atlanta to St. Louis flight path pass over?
Tennessee River valley and the low ridges of the Cumberland Plateau, followed by the flat farmland of western Kentucky and southeastern Missouri as the route approaches the Mississippi River basin.