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. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. The St. Louis departure gives you the Arch and Mississippi River, and the Newark approach delivers one of the best urban arrival views in the world with Lower Manhattan and New York Harbor. During cruise, the left side also faces slightly more southward toward the Appalachian ridgelines as the route crosses Pennsylvania.
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 Left side for the best views. Lambert typically departs east on runway 12R/12L, putting the left side facing north toward downtown St. Louis. You get a clear view of the Gateway Arch, the Mississippi River, and the downtown skyline as the aircraft climbs and banks eastward. Notable sights include: Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis skyline, Mississippi River and its wide meander, Eads Bridge and the historic riverfront, Forest Park to the west.
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. EWR typically lands on runway 22L/22R from the northeast, meaning the aircraft approaches from over New York Harbor and the Hudson River. The left side faces southeast toward Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and New York Harbor, giving one of the most iconic urban approaches in aviation. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline including One World Trade Center, New York Harbor and Upper Bay, Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, Verrazano-Narrows 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 Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.
What does the St. Louis to Newark flight path pass over?
The route crosses central Indiana and Ohio, then the Ohio River valley, before tracking over the Allegheny Plateau in western Pennsylvania. The parallel ridges of the Ridge and Valley Appalachians in central Pennsylvania are clearly visible from altitude — long, straight, forested ridgelines running northeast to southwest. The Delaware Water Gap is a notable feature near the New Jersey border where the Delaware River cuts through the Kittatinny Ridge.