Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edmonton to St. Louis. While takeoff offers river valley scenery, the landing approach provides more dramatic and recognizable landmarks—the Mississippi-Missouri confluence and St. Louis's iconic Gateway Arch make the descent more visually rewarding than the boreal forest climb-out.

During takeoff from Edmonton International (YEG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the North Saskatchewan River valley and the transition from Edmonton's urban sprawl into the boreal forest. The river's distinctive meandering pattern is clearly visible during climb-out heading southeast. Notable sights include: North Saskatchewan River valley, Edmonton city grid, boreal forest transition zone, Beaver Lake (visible at distance during climb).

When landing at Lambert St Louis International (STL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Mississippi River's confluence with the Missouri River and St. Louis's urban landscape during descent. The Gateway Arch and downtown riverfront are visible on approach, along with the river's distinctive geography. Notable sights include: Mississippi River, Missouri River confluence, Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis, Illinois bluffs across the river.

The flight from Edmonton International (YEG) to Lambert St Louis International (STL) takes 3h 15m.

The flight path crosses the Great Plains, passing over central Minnesota and northern Iowa. Notable features include the Minnesota River valley, scattered lakes in Minnesota, the transition from boreal forest to prairie grassland, and the Des Moines River valley in Iowa. The landscape gradually transitions from forested terrain to open agricultural plains with visible field patterns.