De Havilland Dash 8-400
Dash 8 family · First flight 1998 · Out of production
The De Havilland Dash 8-400 is a De Havilland Canada commercial airliner that entered service in 2000, typically seating 70 to 90 passengers. It cruises at 360 knots (414 mph, 667 km/h) on two pratt & whitney canada pw150a turboprops, with a published range of 1,100 nautical miles (2,040 km). Today it is flown by carriers including Porter Airlines, WestJet Encore, Horizon Air.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of June 2026.
Specifications
- First flight
- 1998
- Entered service
- 2000
- Status
- Out of production
- Production ended
- 2021
- Typical capacity
- 70 to 90
- Range
- 1,100 nautical miles (2,040 km)
- Cruise speed
- 360 knots (414 mph, 667 km/h)
- Length
- 32.84 m (107 ft 9 in)
- Wingspan
- 28.42 m (93 ft 3 in)
- Engines
- Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A turboprops
Airlines that fly the De Havilland Dash 8-400
5 carriers in our directory operate the De Havilland Dash 8-400, ranked by in-service count. See the full operator ranking →
Cabin layouts
Seat maps for the De Havilland Dash 8-400 by airline — pitch, width, and cabin classes for each configuration. Compare all De Havilland Dash 8-400 cabin layouts →
Frequently asked about the De Havilland Dash 8-400
When did the De Havilland Dash 8-400 enter service?
The De Havilland Dash 8-400 first flew in 1998 and entered commercial service in 2000.
What is the range of the De Havilland Dash 8-400?
The De Havilland Dash 8-400 has a published range of 1,100 nautical miles (2,040 km), powered by Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A turboprops.
How many passengers does the De Havilland Dash 8-400 carry?
Typical seating is 70 to 90 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the De Havilland Dash 8-400 still in production?
Production ended in 2021. Out of production. Passenger examples continue to fly with airlines worldwide until they reach their operating life or are retired for fleet-renewal reasons.
Which airlines operate the De Havilland Dash 8-400?
Major operators include Porter Airlines, WestJet Encore, Horizon Air, among others.
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