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 Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to St. Louis. The left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — Atlanta's skyline on departure and the Gateway Arch and Mississippi River on approach into STL. During cruise the left side also faces generally south, giving slightly better angles on the Tennessee River valley and the rolling Ozark foothills as you cross into Missouri.
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 Left side for the best views. ATL primarily departs northward on runways 26L/26R or 28, and climbing out to the northwest toward STL, the left (south-facing) side gets a clear view back over downtown Atlanta's skyline and the sprawling Hartsfield terminal complex. The right side faces north into suburban sprawl with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Downtown Atlanta skyline, Stone Mountain (visible to the northeast as a distinctive granite dome), Chattahoochee River corridor, Lake Allatoona reservoir to the northwest.
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 Left side for the best views. STL typically lands eastbound on runways 12L/12R or runway 11, approaching from the west over the Missouri side. The left side of the aircraft faces south and gets a direct view of the Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis waterfront as you descend over the Missouri River. The right side looks north into Illinois farmland. Notable sights include: Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis waterfront, Mississippi River, Missouri River confluence near St. Charles, Busch Stadium.
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 Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
What does the Atlanta to St. Louis flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest across the Georgia Piedmont, crosses the Tennessee River near Chattanooga, passes over the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, crosses the Mississippi River near Memphis or slightly north, then traverses the Missouri Bootheel and the rolling Ozark Plateau before descending into St. Louis. The Mississippi River crossing is the most visually distinctive midpoint feature.