Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Norfolk to St. Louis. Right-side seats offer superior scenery for both departure and arrival. The takeoff provides views of the Chesapeake Bay system and Atlantic coast, while the landing showcases the Mississippi River's dramatic meanders and St. Louis's position along the river. This makes right consistently the better choice for the full journey.

During takeoff from Norfolk International (ORF), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Hampton Roads waterway system and the Atlantic coastline as the aircraft climbs westward. The James River estuary and Norfolk Harbor are prominent immediately after departure, providing distinctive water features against the urban landscape. Notable sights include: Hampton Roads (confluence of James, Nansemond, and York Rivers), Norfolk Harbor and naval installations, Atlantic coastline to the east, Chesapeake Bay to the north.

When landing at Lambert St Louis International (STL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Lambert-St. Louis. The Mississippi River becomes visible well before landing, and the approach path typically offers views of the river's distinctive meanders and the St. Louis metropolitan area sprawl along both banks. Notable sights include: Mississippi River and its meanders, St. Louis skyline and Gateway Arch area, Illinois bluffs east of the river, Missouri River confluence (north of landing approach).

The flight from Norfolk International (ORF) to Lambert St Louis International (STL) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Appalachian foothills (West Virginia and eastern Kentucky), with the Ohio River visible in portions of the route. The terrain transitions from coastal plain to rolling hills to the Mississippi Valley. Notable geographic features include the New River Gorge area in West Virginia and the Cumberland Plateau region. The flight typically passes over or near Cincinnati airspace, where the Ohio River's confluence with the Licking River is visible. As the aircraft approaches St. Louis, the terrain flattens significantly into the Mississippi River valley.