Cabin Brief
Side-by-side airline cabin comparison
transpacific · 11h 15m · 8,277 km
San Francisco to Tokyo
3 airlines · 3 aircraft ranked
How we score →Quick pick
Best business class: clear winner
Fly ANA. It has 6 more inches of legroom and a wider seat (24" vs 21").
A noticeably better product that justifies the pick.
Best premium economy: strong pick
Fly JAL. It has 4 more inches of legroom.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Best economy: close call
Fly ANA. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If prices are similar, go with this one.
Data verified April 2026
1
NH
The RoomANA · Boeing 777-300ER · 2019 cabinBest on route
Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 52" pitchVery reliable
Wider seat + Suite with door + Dine on demand
7.8
Seat 7.0·Amenity 9.0
2
JL
Sky Suite IIIJAL · Boeing 787-9 · 2019 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 46" pitchVery reliable
6.2
Seat 4.7·Amenity 8.5
3
UA
Polaris BusinessUnited · Boeing 767-300ER · 2018 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-1-1 · 46" pitchReliable
5.8
Seat 4.4·Amenity 7.9
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Flying with family
- Most legroom: ANA (34"). Least: United (31"). That 3" difference matters with kids.
Route insights
- In business class, ANA's The Room (777-300ER) dominates the field with a 7.8/10.
- In premium economy, JAL's Premium Economy (787-9) leads the field with a 7.0/10.
- In economy, ANA's Economy (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 5.5/10.