Right side captures Lake Erie on departure (the most visually distinctive feature of the entire route) and provides consistent views of the Ohio River valley and Appalachian terrain during the westbound cruise. Landing views favor left, but the takeoff scenery is more dramatic.
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Flight Path
Cleveland to St. Louis is 486 miles (783 km), a flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Ohio River valley (visible during cruise over southeastern Ohio and eastern Indiana), Appalachian foothills (low mountains visible south of flight path), Indiana farmland and small lakes (central portion of flight), transition from glaciated terrain near Cleveland to more rolling Appalachian topography
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CLE
RIGHTRight side offers views of Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River valley as you climb out westbound. Left side faces inland toward relatively flat terrain with fewer distinctive features.
Landing at STL
LEFTLeft side provides views of the Mississippi River and St. Louis's distinctive urban geography during descent. The river is the dominant visual landmark on approach from the east, and left seats capture it clearly before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) to Lambert St Louis International (STL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cleveland to St. Louis. Right side captures Lake Erie on departure (the most visually distinctive feature of the entire route) and provides consistent views of the Ohio River valley and Appalachian terrain during the westbound cruise. Landing views favor left, but the takeoff scenery is more dramatic.
What can I see during takeoff from Cleveland Hopkins International in Cleveland?
During takeoff from Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River valley as you climb out westbound. Left side faces inland toward relatively flat terrain with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Lake Erie (north), Cuyahoga River valley (immediate vicinity), Cleveland urban grid (below), Appalachian foothills beginning to rise southward.
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. Left side provides views of the Mississippi River and St. Louis's distinctive urban geography during descent. The river is the dominant visual landmark on approach from the east, and left seats capture it clearly before touchdown. Notable sights include: Mississippi River (central), St. Louis Gateway Arch and downtown district (visible as urban cluster), Illinois bluffs (eastern bank), Missouri River confluence (visible north of main city).
How long is the flight from Cleveland to St. Louis?
The flight from Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) to Lambert St Louis International (STL) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 486 miles (783 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Cleveland to St. Louis flight path pass over?
Ohio River valley (visible during cruise over southeastern Ohio and eastern Indiana), Appalachian foothills (low mountains visible south of flight path), Indiana farmland and small lakes (central portion of flight), transition from glaciated terrain near Cleveland to more rolling Appalachian topography