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STL → CGI
Which side of the plane to sit from St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis) to Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (Cape Girardeau)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point of the iconic St. Louis skyline, including the Gateway Arch, immediately after takeoff from STL. It also provides a closer look at the Missouri Ozark foothills and the sprawling Anheuser-Busch complex during the initial climb.
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Downtown St. Louis
A clear view of the Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, and the downtown high-rises shortly after departure.
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
The massive red-brick historic brewery complex located in the Soulard neighborhood.
Ozark Foothills
The transition from urban sprawl to the rolling, forested hills of the eastern Missouri Ozarks.
Missouri Agriculture
A patchwork of farm fields and rural estates that characterize the landscape of Southeast Missouri.
Request a seat forward of the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block your view of the Arch. Afternoon flights are ideal on this side as the sun illuminates the St. Louis skyline. Keep your camera ready immediately after wheels-up, as the city view passes quickly.
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Mississippi River Bends
Uninterrupted views of the massive river snaking between Missouri and Illinois for the duration of the flight.
River Industry
Observation of large barges and industrial loading docks in the Crystal City and Herculaneum areas.
Trail of Tears State Park
Dense forest and limestone bluffs along the riverbanks just north of the Cape Girardeau landing site.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is best for observing the hydraulic engineering of the Mississippi River and the sprawling floodplains of Illinois. Look for the confluence of the Meramec River early in the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 183 km (114 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Arrival: CGI (37.22529983520508, -89.57080078125)
Route Type: Domestic
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