Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Long Beach to St. Louis. Takeoff views from Long Beach are superior—the San Gabriel Mountains and LA basin provide more dramatic geography than the relatively flat approach into St. Louis. The westbound departure gives left-seat passengers the better visual experience.

During takeoff from Long Beach (LGB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Long Beach typically departs westbound (Runways 24L/24R), so left seats face north across Los Angeles County. You'll see the San Gabriel Mountains rising inland and the sprawl of greater LA unfold beneath you during climb-out. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains (north), Los Angeles Harbor and breakwater (south), Long Beach urban grid (immediate), Pacific Ocean (west).

When landing at Lambert St Louis International (STL), sit on the Right side for the best views. St. Louis typically lands eastbound (Runways 30L/30R), so right seats face south during approach. You'll see the Mississippi River's distinctive meanders, the Gateway Arch on the riverfront, and the city's downtown core aligned along the river. Notable sights include: Mississippi River with characteristic bends (south and west), Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis (south), Illinois bluffs (east), suburban sprawl (north and west).

The flight from Long Beach (LGB) to Lambert St Louis International (STL) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Mojave Desert (visible as tan, sparsely vegetated terrain around 2-3 hours into flight), then transitions into the Great Plains. The Colorado River is occasionally visible in northern Arizona/southern Nevada. The Ozark Plateau becomes visible approaching St. Louis, with its rolling, forested terrain contrasting sharply with the flat Mississippi River valley.