Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Best rows: 10, 16. Watch rows: 1, 10, 16, 41 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 10, 16 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Air China's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seats 293 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Business class offers 78 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 32 inches.
Air China flies the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified configuration · 293 seats · 30J / 34W / 229Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
293 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 78" | 21" | 30 |
| Premium Economy | 38" | 19" | 34 |
| Economy | 32" | 17" | 229 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 30 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-8), collins parallel diamond, fully flat beds in pairs, 78" pitch, 21" wide.
- Premium Economy: 34 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 10-14), 38" pitch, 19" wide.
- Economy: 229 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 16-41), 32" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 10, 16 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 10, 16 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 41 — Galley and 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 8 and 10: 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, between rows 14 and 16: 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 41: 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 · 78" 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
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-16. 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
- Published cabin counts + standard cabin layout
- Verification tier
- Tier B
- 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: 10, 16 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Air China Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 10, 16; 41 — 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 78" pitch, 21" wide; Premium Economy 38" pitch, 19" wide; Economy 32" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the Air China Boeing 787-9 have premium economy?
- Yes - 34 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 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 2026-06-16.