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STL → RDU
Which side of the plane to sit from St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (Raleigh-durham)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the prime choice for viewing the Gateway Arch during takeoff from St. Louis and offers the most scenic vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the rolling Kentucky horse country.
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The Gateway Arch
A stunning close-up of the 630-foot stainless steel monument as you depart St. Louis.
Kentucky Bluegrass Region
Lush, rolling green hills dotted with white fences and world-famous thoroughbred horse farms.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Expansive views of rugged sandstone cliffs and dense forest canopies in eastern Kentucky.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The iconic hazy blue peaks of the Southern Appalachians stretching toward the horizon.
Mount Mitchell
In the distance to the south, you can often spot the highest peak in the eastern United States.
Select the right side for the best chance to see the St. Louis skyline and Arch. On afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side, so bring sunglasses for the descent over the picturesque North Carolina Piedmont.
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Missouri-Mississippi Confluence
View the dramatic meeting point of America's two largest rivers just north of downtown St. Louis.
Louisville Skyline
Aerial perspective of the 'Derby City' and the wide Ohio River crossing during the midpoint of the flight.
Allegheny Ridges
The unique 'ridge and valley' geographic formations of the Appalachian range in West Virginia.
New River Gorge
Look for the deep, winding canyon of the New River, one of the oldest rivers in the world.
Pilot Mountain
A distinctive, solitary peak with a flat top that serves as a landmark for pilots entering North Carolina.
Duke University Campus
Spot the iconic Gothic architecture of Duke Chapel as the plane descends into the Raleigh-Durham area.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side offers a clearer view of the river confluence shortly after departure if the aircraft takes off toward the north or west before turning east.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,072 km (666 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Arrival: RDU (35.877601623535156, -78.7874984741211)
Route Type: Domestic
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