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FLL â STL
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale) to St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is preferred for its views of the Florida coastline during departure and the high probability of spotting the Gateway Arch and the St. Louis skyline during the descent into Lambert.
Florida Gold Coast
Aerial perspective of the high-rises and turquoise waters of the Atlantic shoreline upon departure.
Central Florida Lakes
Bird's eye view of the numerous circular lakes and theme park corridors near Orlando.
Atlanta Skyline
Often passes near the dense urban core and the sprawling Hartsfield-Jackson airport complex.
Ohio River Crossing
The wide blue ribbon of the Ohio River marking the boundary between Kentucky and the Midwest.
Gateway Arch
The iconic silver monument is frequently visible on the right side during typical landing patterns into STL.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct sun. For the best chance to see the Gateway Arch, keep your window shade up as soon as the pilot announces the descent into the St. Louis area, as it usually appears during the final turns.
Everglades Wetlands
Extensive views of the river of grass and unique ecosystem immediately after takeoff.
Gulf Coast Bend
Distant glimpses of the white sands of the Florida Panhandle and the Emerald Coast.
Deep South Farmlands
Geometric patterns of the agricultural heartlands across Alabama and Tennessee.
Mississippi River
Deep bends and cargo barges on the continent's most significant waterway during the STL approach.
Choose the left side for late afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River. During the initial climb, look for the vast, dark expanse of the Everglades stretching toward the western horizon.
Distance: 1,702 km (1,058 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 16 min
Departure: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Arrival: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Route Type: Domestic
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