While takeoff offers good Dallas views, the landing approach into St. Louis provides more dramatic scenery with the Mississippi River's distinctive meanders and the Gateway Arch. The river views on descent are more visually striking than the takeoff cityscape.
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Flight Path
Dallas to St. Louis is 546 miles (878 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses central Oklahoma and northern Arkansas. Notable features include the Arkansas River valley (visible as a linear green corridor), the Boston Mountains in northwestern Arkansas appearing as elevated terrain with visible ridgelines, and scattered lakes including Lake Texoma near the Oklahoma-Texas border on departure. The landscape transitions from Texas prairie through Oklahoma's rolling terrain to the more forested, hilly terrain of the Ozark region as you approach Missouri.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DAL
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of downtown Dallas and the Trinity River as the aircraft climbs northeastward from Love Field. You'll see the urban grid of central Dallas receding below, with the river's distinctive curves visible through the city.
Landing at STL
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Lambert-St. Louis International. You'll see the Mississippi River's dramatic bends and the St. Louis riverfront, including the Gateway Arch area, as the aircraft descends on its westerly approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dallas Love Fld (DAL) to Lambert St Louis International (STL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dallas to St. Louis. While takeoff offers good Dallas views, the landing approach into St. Louis provides more dramatic scenery with the Mississippi River's distinctive meanders and the Gateway Arch. The river views on descent are more visually striking than the takeoff cityscape.
What can I see during takeoff from Dallas Love Fld in Dallas?
During takeoff from Dallas Love Fld (DAL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of downtown Dallas and the Trinity River as the aircraft climbs northeastward from Love Field. You'll see the urban grid of central Dallas receding below, with the river's distinctive curves visible through the city. Notable sights include: Downtown Dallas skyline, Trinity River, White Rock Lake (visible to the east), Dallas-Fort Worth urban sprawl extending westward.
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 seats provide excellent views during the descent into Lambert-St. Louis International. You'll see the Mississippi River's dramatic bends and the St. Louis riverfront, including the Gateway Arch area, as the aircraft descends on its westerly approach. Notable sights include: Mississippi River with its characteristic meanders, Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis riverfront, Illinois bluffs across the river, the confluence region where the Missouri River meets the Mississippi.
How long is the flight from Dallas to St. Louis?
The flight from Dallas Love Fld (DAL) to Lambert St Louis International (STL) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 546 miles (878 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dallas to St. Louis flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses central Oklahoma and northern Arkansas. Notable features include the Arkansas River valley (visible as a linear green corridor), the Boston Mountains in northwestern Arkansas appearing as elevated terrain with visible ridgelines, and scattered lakes including Lake Texoma near the Oklahoma-Texas border on departure. The landscape transitions from Texas prairie through Oklahoma's rolling terrain to the more forested, hilly terrain of the Ozark region as you approach Missouri.