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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides the most iconic views of the trip, including the Manhattan skyline during the initial climb and a high-probability view of the Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis upon final approach.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Manhattan Skyline

Breathtaking views of the Freedom Tower and Midtown skyscrapers shortly after wheels up from Newark.

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Appalachian Ridges

The distinct 'ridge and valley' formations of central Pennsylvania create a textured landscape below.

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Ohio River Valley

Dramatic views of the winding Ohio River as the flight transitions from the mountains to the Midwest.

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Indianapolis Horizon

Distances views of the Indiana state capital and the surrounding flat agricultural plains.

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Gateway Arch

The silver curve of the Arch and the downtown St. Louis skyline are usually visible on the left during arrival.

Book a window seat on the left for the 'money shot' of the Gateway Arch. For Newark departures, morning flights provide the best lighting on the NYC skyline. On approach to STL, the pilot usually enters a downwind leg that puts the city center on the left side before the final turn.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Delaware Water Gap

A famous geographic feature where the Delaware River cuts through the Blue Mountains.

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Columbus, Ohio

Direct views of the growing urban sprawl and downtown core of Ohio's largest city.

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Midwest Grids

A perfect display of the Public Land Survey System with endless square miles of farmland.

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Mississippi Confluence

The massive scale of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers joining forces just north of the city.

The right side is excellent for viewing the Delaware Water Gap shortly after takeoff. It offers better views of the Missouri River confluence if the flight path approaches STL from the north. Sunset flights on this side offer spectacular colors over the flat Midwestern horizon.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,400 km (870 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 52 min

Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)

Arrival: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)

Route Type: Domestic

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