The left side wins on both ends of the flight — Manhattan and the Hudson at departure, then the Mississippi River and Gateway Arch at arrival — while the cruise phase over the flat Midwest offers little differentiation either way.
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Flight Path
Newark to St. Louis is 870 miles (1,400 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Appalachian ridges of central Pennsylvania, then flat farmland of Ohio and Indiana with the Ohio River valley visible below
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTDeparting EWR toward the northeast/southwest, left-side passengers get a strong view of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River before the aircraft turns west. The right side mostly shows New Jersey suburbs and refinery flatlands.
Landing at STL
LEFTOn approach into STL from the east, the left side offers a good view of the Mississippi River and downtown St. Louis, including the Gateway Arch, as the plane descends toward the parallel runways. The right side shows only flat farmland with no distinguishing features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Lambert St Louis International (STL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to St. Louis. The left side wins on both ends of the flight — Manhattan and the Hudson at departure, then the Mississippi River and Gateway Arch at arrival — while the cruise phase over the flat Midwest offers little differentiation either way.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing EWR toward the northeast/southwest, left-side passengers get a strong view of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River before the aircraft turns west. The right side mostly shows New Jersey suburbs and refinery flatlands. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Newark Bay, Statue of Liberty (distant).
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. On approach into STL from the east, the left side offers a good view of the Mississippi River and downtown St. Louis, including the Gateway Arch, as the plane descends toward the parallel runways. The right side shows only flat farmland with no distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Mississippi River, Gateway Arch, downtown St. Louis skyline, river confluence lowlands.
How long is the flight from Newark to St. Louis?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Lambert St Louis International (STL) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 870 miles (1,400 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to St. Louis flight path pass over?
Appalachian ridges of central Pennsylvania, then flat farmland of Ohio and Indiana with the Ohio River valley visible below