Airbus A320
Best rows: 1, 11. Watch rows: 11, 17, 18, 34, 35 because of lavatories, no under-seat storage, tight bulkhead clearance, limited recline, and galley noise.
- 1 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 11 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Air China's Airbus A320 seats 158 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 38 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 30 inches.
Air China flies the Airbus A320 in 3 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Cabin
158 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 38" | 22" | 8 |
| Economy | 30" | 17.7" | 150 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 8 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-2), 38" pitch, 22" wide.
- Economy: 150 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 11-35), 30" pitch, 17.7" wide.
Best seats
- 1 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 11 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 35 — Last row: lavatories behind, limited recline
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 1: 1 lavatory and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, between rows 2 and 11: galley and exit door area - nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
- Cabin, behind row 35: 2 lavatories and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
Variant identity
Air China uses this Airbus A320 page for 8J / 150Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 8J / 150Y
- 158 seats as drawn
- 8 Business, 150 Economy
Seat-by-seat notes
Every annotated seat on this verified layout, rated and explained: no window, near a galley or lavatory, limited recline, exit-row legroom, bulkhead or bassinet positions, misaligned windows, and tray-table or under-seat-storage quirks.
| Row / seat | Cabin | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A, 11B, 11K | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, tight bulkhead clearance, extra legroom, and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 11C, 11J | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, tight bulkhead clearance, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and partial bulkhead with extra legroom |
| 17A, 17B, 17K | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 18A, 18B, 18K | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 33A, 33B, 33C, 33J, 33K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 34A, 34B, 34C, 34J, 34K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 35A, 35B, 35C | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 35J, 35K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-11. Seat count is validated against the published cabin totals before this map can render. Per-seat notes are extracted from the source data and rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Source
- Coordinate-verified cabin layout
- Verification tier
- Tier A
- Validated seats
- 158
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Air China Airbus A320 have?
- This Air China Airbus A320 configuration (8J / 150Y) has 158 seats: 8 Business, 150 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Air China Airbus A320?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 1 (business bulkhead row); 11 (economy bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Air China Airbus A320?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 35 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What is the seat pitch on the Air China Airbus A320?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 38" pitch, 22" wide; Economy 30" pitch, 17.7" wide.
- Does the Air China Airbus A320 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A320 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Air China Airbus A320 seat map?
- This layout is verified seat-by-seat: every cabin count is checked against the airline's published configuration, and the full seat grid is validated before the map is shown. Last verified 2026-06-11.