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STL → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the clear winner due to the potential for a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park during the final approach into LaGuardia.
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Mississippi-Missouri Confluence
Just north of the city, see where the two greatest American rivers merge into one.
Indianapolis Skyline
A clear view of the Indiana state capital's grid and the Lucas Oil Stadium.
Susquehanna River
Dramatic views of the wide, shallow river cutting through the Appalachian ridges in Pennsylvania.
The Poconos
Dense forest coverage and rolling hills as you traverse the Pennsylvania-New Jersey border.
Manhattan Skyline
On the 'River Visual' approach, get a front-row seat to the Empire State Building and Central Park.
Book a window seat on the left for the best chance at the 'Park Visual' or 'River Visual' into LGA. These approaches typically happen when landing on Runway 4 or 31. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the Manhattan skyline perfectly for photos. Keep your camera ready as soon as the descent passes over the Hudson River.
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The Gateway Arch
Immediate views of the 630-foot stainless steel monument after takeoff from STL.
Ohio River Meanders
Observe the winding path of the Ohio River as it forms the border between Indiana and Kentucky.
Appalachian Ridges
Parallel ridges of the Allegheny Mountains creating a distinct wave-like pattern on the ground.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
Distant views of the massive suspension bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn.
Citi Field and US Open
Direct views of the Mets stadium and the National Tennis Center just moments before touchdown.
The right side is best for seeing the St. Louis Arch immediately after takeoff. It also offers a great perspective of the sports complexes in Queens during the final seconds of the flight. If the flight takes a southern route around New York Harbor, you may catch a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty in the distance. Choose this side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun.
Book Hotels in New YorkDistance: 1,426 km (886 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min
Departure: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: Domestic
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