Standard seat pitch is 30 to 31 inches in economy class for most carriers, with 32 inches being slightly above average and 29 inches falling slightly below.
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Reviewing a list of seat pitch measurements, you'll see the typical range is roughly 30–31 inches. Note, however, that while a higher number can mean more legroom, it's not always a direct correlation—if the seat back is thicker, for instance, that means less legroom even if the seat pitch number might be higher.
1 Hi Air KoreaThe carrier's fleet of four ATR 72-500s offers each of the 50 passengers an incredibly generous 38-inch seat pitch. For comparison, this is the same seat pitch found in many premium economy cabins around the world, including those of United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.
The carrier's fleet of four ATR 72-500s offers each of the 50 passengers an incredibly generous 38-inch seat pitch. For comparison, this is the same seat pitch found in many premium economy cabins around the world, including those of United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.
Standard seat pitch is 30 to 31 inches in economy class for most carriers, with 32 inches being slightly above average and 29 inches falling slightly below. Keep in mind, though, that different planes have different configurations depending on make, model, and airline.
The best seats in Economy ClassOn shorter flights in Economy, I'll typically choose a window seat (for the views) and pay extra to sit in the front of the cabin or at the bulkhead for more legroom. On long-haul flights, I'll consider an aisle seat located about 4-5 rows from the back.
That's not too hard to discern when you look at the numbers using the tools above. In the U.S., the airlines JetBlue and Southwest consistently offer the most legroom with an average of around 32 inches per seat, although you can find a few JetBlue planes with 33 inches of legroom.
U.S. Airlines with the Best LegroomIn the U.S., the airlines JetBlue and Southwest consistently offer the most legroom with an average of around 32 inches per seat, although you can find a few JetBlue planes with 33 inches of legroom. Alaska and Hawaiian seats typically have 31 or 32 inches of legroom, too.
Ryanair's best seatsIf you want to beat the toilet queue and be the first heading off the flight, you need to book a seat in rows 1 A, B, C or 2 D, E, F. Flying over some nice views and want to get the perfect picture? You should be booking a window seat that's located somewhere between rows 15 and 18.