Best Seats for Sleeping on a Plane

Redeye or long-haul, the right seat can be the difference between arriving rested or wrecked.

Top picks

  • Window seat forward of the wing: lean on the wall, control your own shade
  • Avoid rows near lavatories & galleys: foot traffic and noise all flight
  • Bulkhead window: extra width by the wall if legroom allows

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