Passenger Seat Pitch & Width
Cabin Interiors & Galley Standards · 5 specs
Direct Answer
Airline seating comfort is defined by Seat Pitch (the distance from any point on a seat to the exact same point on the seat in front, typically 28" to 32" in Economy) and Seat Width (cushion width between armrests, 17" to 18.5").
Specs
| Standard Economy Pitch | 30" to 32" (76–81 cm) |
| Low-Cost Carrier Economy Pitch | 28" to 29" (71–74 cm) |
| Premium Economy Pitch | 38" (96.5 cm) |
| Long-Haul Business Class Pitch | 60" to 80" (152–203 cm, Lie-Flat Bed) |
| Standard Economy Seat Width | 17.0" to 18.5" (43.2–47.0 cm) |
Airline Cabin Service Class Seating Matrix
| Cabin Class | Seat Pitch (Legroom) | Seat Width | Seat Recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra-Low Cost Economy | 28" to 29" (71–74 cm) | 17.0" to 17.5" (43.2–44.5 cm) | Pre-reclined / 2" |
| Standard Main Cabin Economy | 30" to 32" (76–81 cm) | 17.2" to 18.2" (43.7–46.2 cm) | 3" to 5" |
| Extra Legroom Economy / Economy Plus | 34" to 36" (86–91 cm) | 17.5" to 18.5" (44.5–47.0 cm) | 4" to 6" |
| Premium Economy | 38" (96.5 cm) | 19.0" to 20.0" (48.3–50.8 cm) | 7" to 8" with calf rest |
| Domestic / Regional First Class | 36" to 38" (91–96.5 cm) | 20.0" to 21.0" (50.8–53.3 cm) | 5" to 6" cradle |
| Long-Haul Business Class (Lie-Flat) | 60" to 80" (152–203 cm) | 21.0" to 24.0" (53.3–61.0 cm) | 180°Flat Bed (78"–82" length) |
| International First Class Suite | 80" to 90" (203–229 cm) | 24.0" to 35.0" (61.0–88.9 cm) | Private Suite with sliding doors |