Airbus A321neo
Best rows: 31, 42, 51, 52. Watch rows: 31, 41, 49, 50, 51, 52, 60, 61, 62 because of lavatories, no under-seat storage, tight bulkhead clearance, limited recline, door intrusion, galley noise, and missing or misaligned windows.
- 51 — Overwing exit row: extra legroom
China Eastern Airlines's Airbus A321neo seats 198 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Economy comes in at 31 inches.
Seat map
Verified configuration · 198 seats · 12J / 186Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
198 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | — | — | 12 |
| Economy | 31" | 17" | 186 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 12 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 6-8).
- Economy: 186 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 31-62), 31" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 51 — Overwing exit row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 62 — Last row: lavatory/galley behind, only A/C side present
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 6: 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 50 and 51: 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 62: 1 lavatory and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
Variant identity
China Eastern Airlines uses this Airbus A321neo page for 12J / 186Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 12J / 186Y
- 198 seats as drawn
- 12 Business, 186 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31A, 31B | 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 |
| 31C | 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 |
| 31J | 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 partial bulkhead with extra legroom |
| 31K | 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 |
| 41A, 41B, 41K | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 42A, 42B, 42C, 42J, 42K | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 48A, 48B, 48C, 48J, 48K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 49A, 49B, 49C, 49J, 49K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 50A, 50B, 50C, 50J, 50K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 51C, 51J | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and right beside a lavatory |
| 52A | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, exit door intrudes into the footwell, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 52B, 52C, 52J, 52K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 59J, 59K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 60C | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 60J, 60K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 61B | Economy | Avoid | near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 61C, 61J, 61K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 62A | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 62C | Economy | Avoid | near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
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 B
- Validated seats
- 198
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321neo have?
- This China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321neo configuration (12J / 186Y) has 198 seats: 12 Business, 186 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321neo?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 51 (overwing exit row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321neo?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 62 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What is the seat pitch on the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321neo?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Economy 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321neo have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A321neo configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321neo 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.