The Nexus Airlines De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400 seats 76 passengers across 1 cabin. Every row below is rated on legroom, location and distance from galleys and lavatories.
Verified by John McKeanLast verified 2 June 2026Single source
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A modern turboprop, all-economy two-by-two — no middle seats — on Nexus's Western Australian regional routes from Perth. The Q400 is the fastest turboprop in regular service, and its six-blade propellers with active noise suppression make it one of the quieter ones; routes include Perth–Geraldton, Perth–Kalgoorlie and Perth–Karratha.
The front rows are the pick — ahead of the propellers, so noticeably less noise and buzz — and exit-row windows add legroom. Two-by-two makes window-or-aisle the only call, and left-side windows often have the better approach views.
The propeller-line rows are the loudest stretch — the front-to-mid gap tells even on the quiet Q400 — and the back is quieter than mid but furthest from the door. You're off quickly from anywhere, so prioritise quiet.
Yes — the two-two layout means there is no middle seat anywhere on the aircraft. Every passenger has either a direct window view or immediate aisle access.
Turboprops fly lower and slower than jets, so they spend more time in the atmospheric layer where light turbulence is common. The over-wing rows tend to be the most stable point on the aircraft.
Exit rows and the bulkhead row, where present, offer more stretch. The compact size of the aircraft means the difference is less dramatic than on a wide-body, but still worth taking if you are tall.
Avoid 18A, 18C, 18D, 18F, 19A, 19C, 19D, 19F (Last row with limited or no recline. Near lavatories. Consider choosing a different seat.)
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