Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Best rows: 11, 31, 32, 35, 36, 47, 48. Watch rows: 15, 31, 35, 36, 45, 46, 47, 48, 58, 59, 60, 61 because of galleys, lavatories, no under-seat storage, galley noise, door intrusion, and missing or misaligned windows.
- 11 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 31 — Premium Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 35 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 47 — First row behind mid-cabin galley: extra legroom
Air China's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seats 293 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Business class offers 60 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Air China flies the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified layout · 293 seats · 30J / 34W / 229Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
293 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 60" | 21" | 30 |
| Premium Economy | 36" | 17" | 34 |
| Economy | 31" | 17" | 229 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 30 seats in a 2-2-2 layout (rows 11-15), collins parallel diamond, fully flat beds in pairs, 60" pitch, 21" wide.
- Premium Economy: 34 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 31-34), 36" pitch, 17" wide.
- Economy: 229 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 35-61), 31" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 11 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 31 — Premium Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 35 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 47 — First row behind mid-cabin galley: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 31 — Reduced PE row beside galley: missing C and J
- 46 — Galley and lavatories behind
- 61 — 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 15 and 31: 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.
- Cabin, between rows 46 and 47: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, behind row 61: 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.
Photos and reviews
Air China Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Air China Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Air China Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Business reviews
30 seats · Collins Parallel Diamond · 60" pitch · 21" width
Cabin reviews
- Review: Air China Business Class 787-9 Beijing to Montreal
Points Miles and Bling · Ricky Zhang · Same product match
Air China 787-9 business class, 2-2-2, PEK-YUL.
Variant identity
Air China uses this Boeing 787-9 page for 30J / 34W / 229Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 30J / 34W / 229Y
- 293 seats as drawn
- 30 Business, 34 Premium Economy, 229 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15A, 15C, 15H, 15J | Business | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 15D | Business | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 31A, 31B, 31D, 31E, 31H, 31K | Premium 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 |
| 32C, 32J | Premium Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 35A, 35B, 35K | 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 |
| 35C, 35J | 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 partial bulkhead with extra legroom |
| 36D, 36E, 36H | 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 |
| 44A, 44B, 44K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 45A, 45B, 45C, 45J, 45K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 45D, 45H | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 46A, 46B, 46C, 46D, 46J, 46K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 46E | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 46H | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 47A | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and exit door intrudes into the seat |
| 47B, 47C, 47J, 47K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 48D, 48E, 48H | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 58A | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 59A, 59B, 59C, 59J, 59K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 59D, 59H | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 60B, 60C, 60D, 60H, 60J, 60K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 60E | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 61D, 61E, 61H | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
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
- 293
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Air China Boeing 787-9 have?
- This Air China Boeing 787-9 configuration (30J / 34W / 229Y) has 293 seats: 30 Business, 34 Premium Economy, 229 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Air China Boeing 787-9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 11 (business bulkhead row); 31 (premium economy bulkhead row); 35 (economy bulkhead row); 47 (first row behind mid-cabin galley).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Air China Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 31; 46; 61 — 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 Boeing 787-9 have?
- Collins Parallel Diamond — fully flat beds arranged in pairs.
- What is the seat pitch on the Air China Boeing 787-9?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 60" pitch, 21" wide; Premium Economy 36" pitch, 17" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the Air China Boeing 787-9 have premium economy?
- Yes - 34 Premium Economy seats in a 3-3-3 layout.
- How accurate is this Air China Boeing 787-9 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.