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STL → FLL
Which side of the plane to sit from St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual transition from the meandering Mississippi River to the iconic subtropical wetlands of the Florida Everglades and Lake Okeechobee during the final descent.
Mississippi River
Witness the massive, winding meanders of the Mississippi River as you head south out of the St. Louis area.
Lake Okeechobee
A massive landmark in south-central Florida; this 'inland sea' is easily identifiable by its vast circular shape.
The Everglades
Uninterrupted views of the 'River of Grass,' a unique ecosystem of sawgrass prairies and mangrove forests west of the city.
Canal Networks
See the intricate 'Venice of America' residential canals that define the suburban landscape of Fort Lauderdale.
Gulf Sunset
On late afternoon or evening flights, this side provides front-row seats to spectacular sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Florida peninsula. For the best view of the Everglades, ensure you are seated behind the wing to avoid engine obstruction during the steep descent into FLL.
Gateway Arch
If the flight departs to the east, catch a rare aerial perspective of the 630-foot monument and the downtown St. Louis riverfront.
Nashville Skyline
As the flight crosses Tennessee, the dense urban core of Music City and the Cumberland River are often visible to the east.
Atlanta Metro
Pass over the sprawling suburbs of Georgia's capital and potentially spot the world's busiest airport from high altitude.
Space Coast Horizon
On clear days, the Atlantic coastline and the distant silhouettes of the Kennedy Space Center launch pads appear on the horizon.
Atlantic Blue
During the final approach, enjoy the deep blue hues of the Atlantic Ocean as the plane turns toward the FLL runways.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. If the wind is blowing from the east during departure at STL, sit near the window to see the Arch immediately after rotation.
Distance: 1,702 km (1,058 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 16 min
Departure: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Arrival: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Route Type: Domestic
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