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STL → MSY
Which side of the plane to sit from St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the winding Mississippi River valley, the historic Delta region, and the vast expanse of Lake Pontchartrain during the descent into New Orleans.
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Gateway Arch
Iconic view of the 630-foot monument and downtown St. Louis immediately after takeoff.
Missouri Bootheel
Vast, flat agricultural landscapes where Missouri meets Arkansas and Tennessee.
Mississippi Delta
The rich, fertile floodplains of Mississippi known for their unique cultural and agricultural history.
Vicksburg
The historic site where the Yazoo River meets the Mississippi, featuring Civil War landmarks.
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
The world's longest bridge over water, visible as you descend toward New Orleans.
Choose the left side for the best chance to see the St. Louis Arch during a southbound departure. As you enter Louisiana, the left side provides an expansive view of Lake Pontchartrain. In the morning, this side will be in the sun, so bring sunglasses or lower the shade. Look for the massive cargo ships in the Mississippi river during the final 10 minutes of flight.
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Ozark Foothills
The rugged, forested terrain of the Missouri Ozarks visible to the west shortly after departure.
Baton Rouge
The Louisiana state capital, recognizable by the tall Art Deco capitol building and river industry.
Atchafalaya Basin
The largest wetland and swamp in the United States, displaying a mosaic of water and cypress trees.
Bonnet Carré Spillway
A massive flood control structure between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain.
Kenner Suburbs
Close-up views of the suburban New Orleans landscape as the plane lines up for the MSY runway.
The right side is ideal for seeing the industrial heart of the lower Mississippi River. Watch for the massive oil refineries and shipping traffic near Baton Rouge. During sunset flights, this side offers spectacular views of the horizon over the Louisiana wetlands. If landing from the south, this side gets a great view of the river's horseshoe bends.
Book Hotels in New OrleansDistance: 974 km (605 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Arrival: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)
Route Type: Domestic
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