Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 23, 24, 34, 45, 47. Watch rows: 23, 24, 34, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 58, 59, 60 because of lavatories, no under-seat storage, missing or misaligned windows, and door intrusion.
- 23 — Premium Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 34 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Air New Zealand's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seats 272 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Business class offers 79 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Air New Zealand flies the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in 4 layouts — pick yours
302 seats18J · 21W · 263Y275 seats27J · 33W · 215Y
272 seats26J · 33W · 213YViewing
214 seats42J · 52W · 120YSeat map
Business Premier
Premium Economy
Economy (incl. Skycouch)
Good seat
Watch out
Avoid
Verified layout · 272 seats · 26J / 33W / 213Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
272 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Premier | 79" | 20.5" | 26 |
| Premium Economy | 41" | 19" | 33 |
| Economy (incl. Skycouch) | 31" | 17.1" | 213 |
Cabin guide
- Business Premier: 26 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-7), business premier, herringbone — angled seats with direct aisle access, 79" pitch, 20.5" wide.
- Premium Economy: 33 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 23-27), 41" pitch, 19" wide.
- Economy (incl. Skycouch): 213 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 34-60), 31" pitch, 17.1" wide.
Best seats
- 23 — Premium Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 34 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 60 — Last row: center DEF seats only, galley and lavatories behind
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 7 and 23: 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 27 and 34: 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 60: 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 New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Air New Zealand 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 New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Business Premier photos and reviews
26 seats · Business Premier · 79" pitch · 20.5" width
Seat photos
Cabin reviews
- Air New Zealand Business Premier review
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Business Premier review; shown for selected Air New Zealand long-haul business seats.
Variant identity
Air New Zealand uses this Boeing 787-9 page for 26J / 33W / 213Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 26J / 33W / 213Y
- 272 seats as drawn
- 26 Business Premier, 33 Premium Economy, 213 Economy (incl. Skycouch)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23A | Premium 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 bassinet can be fitted here |
| 23B | Premium 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, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 23D | Premium 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 |
| 23E | Premium 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 near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 23F | Premium 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 |
| 24F | Premium Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 24J | Premium 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, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, and right beside a lavatory |
| 24K | Premium 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 |
| 27A, 27B, 27D, 27E, 27F, 27J, 27K | Premium Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 34A, 34D, 34F, 34K | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | 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 bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 34B, 34E, 34J | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, bassinet can be fitted here, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 34C, 34H | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 41A, 41B, 41C | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 42A, 42B, 42C, 42D, 42E, 42F | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 42H, 42J | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 43H, 43J | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 43K | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 44H, 44J | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 44K | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 45A | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | 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) |
| 45B, 45C | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 45H, 45J | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Mixed | extra legroom and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 45K | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and exit door intrudes into the seat |
| 46C, 46H | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 47D, 47F | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | 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 bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 47E | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and bassinet can be fitted here |
| 48E | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 57A, 57B, 57C, 57H, 57J, 57K | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 58A, 58B, 58C, 58H, 58J, 58K | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 58D, 58F | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 59D, 59F | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 59E | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 60D, 60E, 60F | Economy (incl. Skycouch) | 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
- 272
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 have?
- This Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 configuration (26J / 33W / 213Y) has 272 seats: 26 Business Premier, 33 Premium Economy, 213 Economy (incl. Skycouch).
- What are the best seats on the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 23 (premium economy bulkhead row); 34 (economy bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 60 — 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 New Zealand Boeing 787-9 have?
- Business Premier — herringbone — angled seats, each with direct aisle access.
- What is the seat pitch on the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business Premier 79" pitch, 20.5" wide; Premium Economy 41" pitch, 19" wide; Economy (incl. Skycouch) 31" pitch, 17.1" wide.
- Does the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 have premium economy?
- Yes - 33 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this Air New Zealand 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.
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