How tall is the biggest carry-on suitcase many airlines allow?
The biggest carry-on suitcase many airlines allow is about 56 cm (1 ft 10 in) tall.
Size source: iata.org
Compared with things you know
- About 2.9 times the length of a medium banana (19 cm)
- About 64% as tall as a standard 55-gallon steel drum (88 cm)
- About 33% as tall as an adult person (1.7 m)
Did you know?
Many airlines cap carry-ons at 56 × 45 × 25 cm, including wheels and handles, a size IATA publishes as a guideline.
