Airbus A330-200
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 11, 31, 32, 48. Watch rows: 13, 31, 46, 47, 48, 62 because of bulkhead clearance, lavatories, galley noise, no under-seat storage, and door intrusion.
- 11 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Air China's Airbus A330-200 seats 265 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 58 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Air China flies the Airbus A330-200 in 3 layouts — pick yours
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Verified layout · 265 seats · 18J / 247Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
265 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 58" | 20" | 18 |
| Economy | 31" | 17.9" | 247 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 18 seats in a 2-2-2 layout (rows 11-13), air china a330 flat-bed, fully flat beds in pairs, 58" pitch, 20" wide.
- Economy: 247 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 31-62), 31" pitch, 17.9" wide.
Best seats
- 11 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 31 — Bulkhead row: center reduced (D-E-H), no underseat stowage
- 62 — Last row: center seats only (D-E-H), galley and lavatories behind
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 11: 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 13 and 31: 2 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
- Cabin, behind row 62: 2 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
Variant identity
Air China uses this Airbus A330-200 page for 18J / 247Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 18J / 247Y
- 265 seats as drawn
- 18 Business, 247 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13D, 13H | Business | Avoid | near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 31A, 31C | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and right beside a lavatory |
| 31D | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 31E, 31H, 31J | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 32A, 32C | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 32D | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 46A, 46C, 46D, 46E, 46F, 46H, 46J | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 47A, 47C, 47D, 47E, 47F, 47H, 47J | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 48A | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, exit door intrudes into the seat, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 48C, 48J | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 48D, 48E, 48F, 48H | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and right beside a lavatory |
| 49D, 49E, 49F, 49H | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
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
- 265
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Air China Airbus A330-200 have?
- This Air China Airbus A330-200 configuration (18J / 247Y) has 265 seats: 18 Business, 247 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Air China Airbus A330-200?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 11 (business bulkhead row); 31 (economy bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Air China Airbus A330-200?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 31; 62 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What type of business class seat does the Air China Airbus A330-200 have?
- Air China A330 flat-bed — fully flat beds arranged in pairs.
- What is the seat pitch on the Air China Airbus A330-200?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 58" pitch, 20" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17.9" wide.
- Does the Air China Airbus A330-200 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A330-200 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Air China Airbus A330-200 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.
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