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MKE → STL
Which side of the plane to sit from General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee) to St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the stunning Chicago skyline and the picturesque confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers before landing.
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Lake Michigan Shoreline
Panoramic views of the Wisconsin and Illinois coastline immediately after departure from MKE.
Chicago Skyline
A spectacular view of the Willis Tower, Navy Pier, and the dense cluster of skyscrapers along the lakefront.
Soldier Field
The iconic home of the Chicago Bears is clearly visible as the flight tracks south.
The Confluence
The dramatic meeting point of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers just north of St. Louis.
Gateway Arch
The silver monument is often visible on the left during standard landing approaches from the north or east.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. Chicago appears roughly 15 to 20 minutes after takeoff. Keep your camera ready during the descent into St. Louis as the plane often banks over the rivers, providing the best angle for the Arch.
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Milwaukee Urban Core
Immediate views of downtown Milwaukee and the Menomonee Valley upon takeoff.
O'Hare International
A bird's-eye view of one of the world's busiest airports and its intricate runway system.
Illinois Heartland
Geometric patterns of vast Midwestern agricultural fields and small rural towns.
Illinois River
The winding waterway carving through the central Illinois landscape toward the Mississippi.
Forest Park
One of the largest urban parks in the United States, visible on the western edge of St. Louis during final descent.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Illinois plains. It offers a unique top-down perspective of Chicago's suburban sprawl and O'Hare airport. During the winter, the frozen patterns of the Illinois River are particularly striking from this vantage point.
Book Hotels in St. LouisDistance: 511 km (318 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)
Arrival: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Route Type: Domestic
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