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PHX → STL
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transitions from the Arizona high desert to the colorful Painted Desert and the northern reaches of the Great Plains without the harsh glare of the southern sun.
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Mogollon Rim
The massive limestone and sandstone cliff that defines the southwestern edge of the Colorado Plateau.
Painted Desert
Vibrant, multicolored badlands stretching from the Grand Canyon area toward the New Mexico border.
Mount Taylor
A dormant stratovolcano in northwest New Mexico that stands as a sacred peak to local indigenous tribes.
Kansas High Plains
A geometric tapestry of center-pivot irrigation circles creating a unique green and tan mosaic across the landscape.
Missouri River
The winding path of the longest river in North America as it meanders toward the confluence near St. Louis.
The left side is north-facing on this eastbound route, which protects you from direct sunlight and window glare during daytime flights. Keep an eye out about 25-35 minutes after takeoff from PHX for the best geological formations of Northern Arizona. During winter months, the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Rockies may be visible in the far distance to the north.
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Superstition Mountains
Rugged volcanic peaks and jagged ridges located just east of Phoenix, visible immediately after departure.
Sandia Mountains
The dramatic eastern face of the Rio Grande rift valley overlooking the city of Albuquerque.
Texas Panhandle
The vast, flat expanse of the Llano Estacado, featuring huge cattle ranches and growing wind farms.
Ozark Plateaus
The densely forested, rolling hills of southern Missouri providing a lush contrast to the western deserts.
Gateway Arch
The iconic 630-foot stainless steel monument and downtown St. Louis skyline often visible during final approach.
Choose the right side if you want a chance to see the Gateway Arch; when flights land toward the west (Runway 30), the right side provides the classic view of the Arch and downtown. However, be aware that this side faces south, meaning the sun will be directly in your window for most of the flight, which can make the cabin quite warm and photography difficult.
Book Hotels in St. LouisDistance: 2,027 km (1,260 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 42 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Route Type: Domestic
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