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PIT → STL
Which side of the plane to sit from Pittsburgh International Airport (Pittsburgh) to St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally superior for this route as it offers the best chance to see the St. Louis skyline and the iconic Gateway Arch upon arrival, alongside excellent views of the Ohio River valley early in the flight.
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Downtown Pittsburgh
View the Golden Triangle and the confluence of the three rivers shortly after departing PIT.
Ohio River Curves
The flight tracks south of the river, providing sweeping views of the industrial and forested bends near the WV/OH border.
Indianapolis Skyline
On clear days, the dense urban core and the nearby Indianapolis Motor Speedway are visible to the south.
St. Louis Gateway Arch
During the standard approach into STL from the east, the 630-foot stainless steel monument is prominently visible.
Book a window seat on the left for the best chance of spotting the Arch. For sunset flights, this side will face south/southwest, providing warm lighting over the Midwestern plains without the blinding direct glare of a westward-facing cockpit.
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Appalachian Plateau
The rugged, rolling forested hills of Western Pennsylvania during the initial climb out of Pittsburgh.
Columbus Suburbs
View the sprawling residential grids and green spaces of the northern Columbus metropolitan area.
Midwestern Quilt
The vast, geometric patchwork of Illinois and Indiana farmland, particularly vibrant green in spring or gold in autumn.
Mississippi-Missouri Confluence
Just north of St. Louis, witness the massive junction where the Missouri River flows into the Mississippi.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. Keep your eyes peeled as you descend into St. Louis to see the distinct color difference between the muddy Missouri and the clearer Mississippi rivers at their meeting point.
Book Hotels in St. LouisDistance: 889 km (552 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: PIT (40.49150085, -80.23290253)
Arrival: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Route Type: Domestic
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