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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides the most iconic views, including the Atlantic coastline upon departure and the St. Louis skyline featuring the Gateway Arch during the final approach.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Atlantic Coastline

Stunning aerial perspectives of the Boston Harbor Islands and the Massachusetts South Shore shortly after takeoff.

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Long Island Sound

Views of the Connecticut shoreline and the distant, hazy silhouette of the New York City skyline to the southwest.

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Appalachian Ridges

Clear views of the distinctive folded mountain ridges and the Susquehanna River winding through Pennsylvania.

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Ohio River Valley

A crossing of the massive Ohio River as the flight path transitions from the Mid-Atlantic to the Midwest.

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Gateway Arch

The definitive view of the St. Louis skyline and the silver Gateway Arch during standard westbound landing approaches.

For the best views of the Gateway Arch, monitor the flight's approach path; a landing on Runway 30R usually places the Arch directly out the left window. Early morning flights offer beautiful lighting over the Appalachian range, while evening flights provide a sunset backdrop over the Midwestern plains.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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The Berkshires

Lush, rolling green hills of Western Massachusetts and the eastern border of New York state.

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Hudson River Valley

A high-altitude view of the historic Hudson River and the surrounding Catskill Mountains.

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Finger Lakes Region

On clear days, the southern tips of New York's glacial Finger Lakes are visible to the north.

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Midwestern Patchwork

The vast, geometric agricultural grids of Indiana and Illinois that define the American heartland.

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Mississippi-Missouri Confluence

The massive junction where the two longest rivers in North America meet just north of downtown St. Louis.

The right side is ideal for afternoon travel to avoid the harsh southern sun. During the descent into STL, keep a sharp eye out for the muddy Missouri River meeting the Mississippi; the color contrast between the two rivers is often visible from the air.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,681 km (1,045 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 14 min

Departure: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)

Arrival: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)

Route Type: Domestic

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