Porter Airlines DHC Q400 Seat Map: Best & Worst Seats
Porter Airlines DHC Q400 cabin layout and seating plan
DHC Q400
The Porter Airlines Bombardier Q400 is a twin engined turboprop aircraft, holding 78 economy seats with boarding doors located at the front and rear ends of the cabin. Note, seats in rows 1 and 2 are marketed as PorterReserve seats which offer more legroom than the standard 30" pitch
Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge
Configuration
Seat classes
Air vent
Adjustable armrest78 Expliseat TiSeat E2 seats in a 2-2 layout.
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Best seats on the Porter Airlines DHC Q400
Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Porter Airlines DHC Q400 seat map.
On the Porter Airlines DHC Q400, the recommended Economy seats are 04A and 04D for a good window.
- 04A
Window·Recommended
- 04D
Window·Recommended
- 06A
Window·Recommended
- 06D
Window·Recommended
- 08A
Window·Recommended
- 08D
Window·Recommended
- 10A
Window·Recommended
- 10D
Window·Recommended
- 13A
Window·Recommended
- 13D
Window·Recommended
- 15A
Window·Recommended
- 15D
Window·Recommended
DHC Q400 seat specifications: pitch, width and recline
What every symbol, measurement, and color on the map means, so you can compare seats, cabins, and aircraft with confidence.
Seat measurements
Row pitch
Distance from a point on one seat to the same point on the seat in the row ahead. A useful proxy for legroom.
Seat width
Measured across the seat cushion between the inner edges of the armrests.
Seat recline
How far the seat tilts back from upright, measured as the travel at the headrest.
In-seat amenities
Adjustable armrest
Adjustable headrest
Air vent
Seatback screen
Streaming to device
Wi-Fi
Power outlet
USB port
Wireless charging
Bluetooth audio
Privacy door
Cabin features
Galley
Lavatory
Accessible lavatory
Washlet lavatory
Bar or lounge
Bassinet position
Prayer area
Snack station
Service animal seating
Peanut-allergy seating
Wi-Fi quality
Good
Steady enough for messaging and email.
Better
Comfortable browsing and light streaming.
Best
Fast enough for video calls and streaming.
Seat ratings
Recommended
Above average. A strong pick on this aircraft.
Caution
Some trade-offs worth weighing before you book.
Avoid
Below average, with known drawbacks to avoid.
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