Airbus A330-300
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 7, 27. Watch rows: 12, 25, 26, 27, 41, 42, 43, 44 because of galleys, lavatories, missing or misaligned windows, door intrusion, and no under-seat storage.
- 7 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 27 — Bulkhead row after mid galley: extra legroom
China Airlines's Airbus A330-300 seats 313 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 52 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
China Airlines flies the Airbus A330-300 in 2 layouts — pick yours
313 seats36J · 277YViewing
307 seats30J · 277YSeat map
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Verified layout · 313 seats · 36J / 277Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
313 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 52-63" | 20" | 36 |
| Economy | 31-32" | 18" | 277 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 36 seats in a 2-2-2 layout (rows 1-6), china airlines a330 flat-bed, fully flat beds in pairs, 52-63" pitch, 20" wide.
- Economy: 277 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 7-44), 31-32" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 7 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 27 — Bulkhead row after mid galley: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 26 — Partial row before mid galley
- 44 — Last row: lavatories/galley 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 6 and 7: 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 26 and 27: 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 44: 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
China Airlines uses this Airbus A330-300 page for 36J / 277Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 36J / 277Y
- 313 seats as drawn
- 36 Business, 277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12A, 12K | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 24A, 24B | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 25A, 25B, 25D, 25E, 25F, 25G, 25J, 25K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 26D, 26E, 26F, 26G, 26J, 26K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 27A | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and exit door intrudes into the seat |
| 27B, 27J, 27K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 27D, 27G | 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, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 27E, 27F | 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 near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 28E, 28F | Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 40A, 40B | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 41A, 41B | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 41D | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 42D | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 42E, 42G | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 43D, 43E | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 43G | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 44D, 44E | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 44G | 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
- 313
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Airlines Airbus A330-300 have?
- This China Airlines Airbus A330-300 configuration (36J / 277Y) has 313 seats: 36 Business, 277 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Airlines Airbus A330-300?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 7 (economy bulkhead row); 27 (bulkhead row after mid galley).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Airlines Airbus A330-300?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 26; 44 — 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 China Airlines Airbus A330-300 have?
- China Airlines A330 flat-bed — fully flat beds arranged in pairs.
- What is the seat pitch on the China Airlines Airbus A330-300?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 52-63" pitch, 20" wide; Economy 31-32" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the China Airlines Airbus A330-300 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A330-300 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this China Airlines Airbus A330-300 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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