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STL → MSP
Which side of the plane to sit from St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis) to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior as it tracks the curves of the Mississippi River and offers the best aerial views of the St. Louis Arch and the St. Paul skyline.
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Gateway Arch
Immediately after takeoff from STL, the right side often gets a spectacular view of the Arch and downtown St. Louis.
Mississippi River
Follow the winding silver ribbon of the Mississippi River as it meanders along the Missouri-Illinois and Iowa-Wisconsin borders.
Driftless Area Bluffs
Observe the rugged, unglaciated terrain and dramatic limestone bluffs near the junction of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
St. Paul Skyline
During the descent into MSP, the right side typically offers a clear view of the Minnesota State Capitol and the St. Paul riverfront.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from St. Louis for the Arch, and watch for the dramatic change in topography as the river valley narrows near the Minnesota border. This side is most consistent for river views throughout the 90-minute flight.
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Midwestern Mosaic
View the intricate geometric patterns of Missouri and Iowa's expansive agricultural heartland.
Des Moines Skyline
On clear days, the capital of Iowa is often visible as a cluster of high-rises to the west of the flight path.
Glacial Lake Region
As you cross into Minnesota, watch for the landscape to fill with thousands of small, circular glacial lakes.
Prairie Sunsets
An evening flight on this side offers unobstructed views of the sun setting over the flat horizon of the Great Plains.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to enjoy the colors over the open prairie. If the aircraft approaches MSP from the south using runway 30L, the left side provides an excellent view of the Minneapolis downtown skyline and the Chain of Lakes.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 722 km (449 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min
Departure: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Arrival: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Route Type: Domestic
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