Which side to sit on from St. Louis to New York?
Sit on the left side flying St. Louis (STL) to New York (LGA). It has the better view on 9 of 9 daily flights, with NYC, Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Left | 4 of 4 flights | New York City, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park |
| Afternoon | Left | 3 of 3 flights | New York City, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park |
| Evening | Left | 2 of 2 flights | New York City, Newark, Indianapolis |
What you'll see
- Gateway Arch on the right, 4 min after takeoff
- Cleveland on the left, 58 min after takeoff
- Verrazzano Bridge on the left, 109 min after takeoff
- Coney Island on the right, 109 min after takeoff
- Newark on the left, 110 min after takeoff
- NYC on the left, 111 min after takeoff
- Brooklyn Bridge on the left, 111 min after takeoff
- Central Park on the left, 112 min after takeoff
- Empire State Bldg on the left, 112 min after takeoff
- Queensboro Bridge on the left, 112 min after takeoff
- Citi Field on the left, 114 min after takeoff
- JFK on the right, 114 min after takeoff
Based on 9 daily nonstop flights and the real paths they flew in the last 10 days. No clouds: within 3 days of departure, pick your exact flight for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side is best for the sunset from St. Louis to New York?
Either side. This flight heads east, so the sunset is behind you. Open your exact flight in Window Seat for its sun and glare.
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Does the best side change by flight?
It can. The left side is usual for this route, but the time of day moves the sun and glare. Pick your exact flight for its own answer, with the cloud forecast within 3 days.
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Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Which side is best for the sunset?
It depends on your direction and the time. Flying west in the evening, the sunset is ahead of you, so either side works. Flying north, it's on the left. Window Seat works it out for your exact flight.
Which side do I sit on to see Mount Rainier?
Flying south out of Seattle, the left. Flying into Seattle from the south, usually the right. See Seattle to Los Angeles.
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