Airbus A330-300
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 30, 39, 59. Watch rows: 18, 19, 30, 39, 44, 45, 46, 59, 75 because of galleys, lavatories, galley noise, no under-seat storage, tight bulkhead clearance, and door intrusion.
- 30 — Bulkhead row at front of premium economy: extra legroom
- 39 — Bulkhead row at front of economy: extra legroom
Cathay Pacific's Airbus A330-300 seats 251 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Business class offers 45 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 32 inches.
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317 seats24J · 293Y317 seats24J · 293Y307 seats42J · 265Y293 seats28J · 265Y280 seats50J · 230Y262 seats39J · 223Y
251 seats39J · 21W · 191YViewing
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Verified layout · 251 seats · 39J / 21W / 191Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
251 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 45" | 20" | 39 |
| Premium Economy | 38" | 19.5" | 21 |
| Economy | 32" | 18" | 191 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 39 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 11-21), cathay pacific a330 regional, angled recliner seats, 45" pitch, 20" wide.
- Premium Economy: 21 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 30-32), 38" pitch, 19.5" wide.
- Economy: 191 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 39-75), 32" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 30 — Bulkhead row at front of premium economy: extra legroom
- 39 — Bulkhead row at front of economy: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 46 — Mid-cabin galley region: window seats removed
- 75 — Last row: lavatories and galley behind, no recline
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 11: 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 21 and 30: 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, between rows 32 and 39: 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 75: 3 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
Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 Business photos and reviews
39 seats · Cathay Pacific A330 regional · 45" pitch · 20" width
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Cabin reviews
- Review: Cathay Pacific A330-300 Business Class
Live and Let's Fly · Matthew Klint · Same product match
Verified 200; Cathay Pacific A330-300 reverse-herringbone business class.
Variant identity
Cathay Pacific uses this Airbus A330-300 (Cirrus II, 39J 21W) page for 39J / 21W / 191Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 39J / 21W / 191Y
- 251 seats as drawn
- 39 Business, 21 Premium Economy, 191 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 | Business | Good | bassinet can be fitted here |
| 11G | Business | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 11K | Business | Avoid | bassinet can be fitted here and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 18G | Business | Avoid | near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 19G | Business | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 21A, 21K | Business | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 30A, 30K | Premium 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 bassinet can be fitted here |
| 30C, 30H | Premium Economy | 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) |
| 30D | Premium 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 bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 30E, 30G | 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, 32D, 32E, 32G, 32H | Premium Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 39A | 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 |
| 39C | 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 near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 39D, 39G | Economy | 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, bassinet can be fitted here, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 39E, 39F, 39H | 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 bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 39K | 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 |
| 40D, 40G | Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 44G | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 44H, 44K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 45A, 45C, 45D, 45E, 45F, 45G, 45H, 45K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 46A, 46C, 46D, 46E, 46F, 46G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 59A, 59K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, exit door intrudes into the footwell, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 59C, 59H | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 59D, 59G | Economy | 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, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and right beside a lavatory |
| 59E, 59F | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and right beside a lavatory |
| 60D, 60E, 60F, 60G | 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
- 251
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 (Cirrus II, 39J 21W) have?
- This Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 (Cirrus II, 39J 21W) configuration (39J / 21W / 191Y) has 251 seats: 39 Business, 21 Premium Economy, 191 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 (Cirrus II, 39J 21W)?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 30 (bulkhead row at front of premium economy); 39 (bulkhead row at front of economy).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 (Cirrus II, 39J 21W)?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 46; 75 — 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 Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 (Cirrus II, 39J 21W) have?
- Cathay Pacific A330 regional — angled recliner seats (not fully flat).
- What is the seat pitch on the Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 (Cirrus II, 39J 21W)?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 45" pitch, 20" wide; Premium Economy 38" pitch, 19.5" wide; Economy 32" pitch, 18" wide.
- Which seats have no window on the Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 (Cirrus II, 39J 21W)?
- Window seats are missing or misaligned around rows 46. Tap any seat on the map for the exact note.
- Does the Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 (Cirrus II, 39J 21W) have premium economy?
- Yes - 21 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 (Cirrus II, 39J 21W) 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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