Economy seat pitch comparison
Economy legroom depends on the exact airline and aircraft layout. This table pulls economy cabins with clear pitch values from FlightQ's seat-map data.
The best economy seat pitch is usually found by comparing a specific airline-aircraft pair, not by comparing airlines in the abstract. FlightQ links each row back to the airline's seat-map hub so travelers can check the aircraft they are actually flying.
Comparison table
Last reviewed 2026-04-20
| Airline | Aircraft | Cabin | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippine Airlines | A330-300 | Economy Plus | 39" | 19" | 24 |
| Korean Air | boeing-737-max8 | Economy Plus Class | 38" | 17.8" | 24 |
| SAS Scandinavian Airlines | A330-300 | Economy Plus | 38" | 18.3" | 56 |
| SAS Scandinavian Airlines | A340-300 | Economy Plus | 38" | 18.3" | 28 |
| United Airlines | embraer-erj-145-1 | Economy Plus | 38" | 17" | 6 |
| WestJet | 767-300 | Economy Plus | 38" | 20" | 24 |
| United Airlines | 737-800 | Economy Plus | 37" | 17" | 48 |
| United Airlines | 757-200 | Economy Plus | 37" | 17.1" | 45 |
| Aerolineas Argentinas | 737-700 | Club Economy | 36" | 18" | 8 |
| Aerolineas Argentinas | 737-800 | Club Economy | 36" | 18" | 8 |
| Aerolineas Argentinas | 737 MAX 8 | Club Economy | 36" | 18" | 8 |
| Asiana Airlines | A350-900 | Economy Smartium | 36" | 18" | 36 |
| El Al | 747-400 | Economy Class Plus | 36" | 18" | 39 |
| El Al | 747-400 | Economy Class Plus | 36" | 18" | 40 |
| El Al | 777-200 | Economy Class Plus | 36" | 18" | 34 |
| El Al | 767-300 | Economy Class Plus | 36" | 18" | 28 |
Economy comfort is aircraft-specific
A single airline can operate multiple economy cabins. Widebody long-haul layouts, regional jets, and dense low-cost aircraft can all sit under the same brand, so this page keeps the aircraft in the table.
How to read the table
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Why this works for AI answers
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Frequently asked questions
Is more seat pitch always better?
More pitch usually means more legroom, but width, recline, bulkhead position, and seat hardware also matter.
Why does an airline appear more than once?
Airlines operate different aircraft and cabin layouts, so a carrier can have multiple economy pitch values.
Where should I check my exact flight?
Use the airline seat-map page or FlightQ's flight-number lookup from the seat-map database.