While the right side offers a nice glimpse of St. Louis at departure, the left side wins overall because the EWR approach delivers one of the most recognizable skyline views in North America, the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River corridor, which outweighs the shorter departure highlight.
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Flight Path
St. Louis to Newark is 870 miles (1,400 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Ohio River Valley, rolling hills of southern Ohio and West Virginia, the ridge-and-valley Appalachian terrain of central Pennsylvania
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from STL
RIGHTDeparting STL typically uses the 12/30 parallel runways oriented southeast-northwest; on a southeast departure the climb-out passes close to downtown St. Louis, giving right-side passengers a brief look at the Gateway Arch and the Mississippi River bend before the aircraft turns onto its eastbound course.
Landing at EWR
LEFTArrivals into EWR from the west often swing north of Manhattan before turning south onto the 22 runways, putting the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and Upper New York Bay on the left side of the aircraft during the final descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lambert St Louis International (STL) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from St. Louis to Newark. While the right side offers a nice glimpse of St. Louis at departure, the left side wins overall because the EWR approach delivers one of the most recognizable skyline views in North America, the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River corridor, which outweighs the shorter departure highlight.
What can I see during takeoff from Lambert St Louis International in St. Louis?
During takeoff from Lambert St Louis International (STL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing STL typically uses the 12/30 parallel runways oriented southeast-northwest; on a southeast departure the climb-out passes close to downtown St. Louis, giving right-side passengers a brief look at the Gateway Arch and the Mississippi River bend before the aircraft turns onto its eastbound course. Notable sights include: Gateway Arch, Mississippi River, downtown St. Louis skyline.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into EWR from the west often swing north of Manhattan before turning south onto the 22 runways, putting the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and Upper New York Bay on the left side of the aircraft during the final descent. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, George Washington Bridge.
How long is the flight from St. Louis to Newark?
The flight from Lambert St Louis International (STL) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 2 hours 10 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 St. Louis to Newark flight path pass over?
Ohio River Valley, rolling hills of southern Ohio and West Virginia, the ridge-and-valley Appalachian terrain of central Pennsylvania