About the Dash 8 Q400
De Havilland Canada developed the Dash 8-400 with new engines and an updated flight deck compared with earlier Dash 8 models. The manufacturer also describes cargo configurations. The layouts below are for passenger aircraft.
Seating capacity
De Havilland Canada lists up to 90 passengers. QantasLink publishes layouts with 74 or 78 economy seats. The number on a particular aircraft depends on how its operator has fitted the cabin.
Cabin layout
QantasLink describes two seats on each side of a single aisle. In these layouts, passengers sit by the window or aisle. The airline’s seat maps show where the rows sit in relation to the exits.
How to recognize a Dash 8 Q400
Look for a long fuselage, a high wing with one propeller engine on each side and a T-tail. Qantas gives an overall length of 32.8 meters. Other Dash 8 models share the general silhouette, so check the registration and full model name.
Variants and related aircraft
The Dash 8 Q400 is the Dash 8-400 listed by ICAO under DH8D. The shorter Dash 8-300 uses DH8C. The seating examples on this page apply to the Q400.
Frequently asked questions
How many seats does a Dash 8 Q400 have?
De Havilland Canada lists up to 90 passengers. QantasLink shows configurations with 74 and 78 economy seats.
Does the Q400 have a middle seat?
The QantasLink layouts have two seats on each side of the aisle. Those seats are either by the window or by the aisle.