St. Louis to Atlanta flight path: STL to ATL

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from St. Louis to Atlanta. The right side edges ahead thanks to the distinctive Gateway Arch and Mississippi River view during takeoff, a genuinely recognizable landmark, while the rest of the flight over flat Midwest and Southern farmland offers little drama on either side.

During takeoff from Lambert St Louis International (STL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Downtown St. Louis sits south-southeast of the airport, so climbing out toward Atlanta the Gateway Arch and the Mississippi River bend become visible on the right side of the aircraft. It's a brief but recognizable urban landmark before the route flattens into farmland. Notable sights include: Gateway Arch, Mississippi River, downtown St. Louis skyline.

When landing at The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the descent into Atlanta from the northwest, the route passes near the southern Appalachian foothills around the Tennessee-Georgia line, and the rolling ridges of north Georgia appear on the left side before the approach turn reveals suburban Atlanta. Notable sights include: North Georgia foothills, Chattahoochee River, Atlanta suburban sprawl.

The flight from Lambert St Louis International (STL) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 484 miles (779 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Rolling farmland of southern Illinois and western Kentucky, the Tennessee River valley near Nashville, and the low hills of middle Tennessee before descending into north Georgia