Airbus A350-900
Best rows: 13, 18. Watch rows: 1, 13, 18, 41 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 13, 18 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
China Eastern Airlines's Airbus A350-900 seats 288 passengers across 4 cabin classes. First class offers 83 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
China Eastern Airlines flies the Airbus A350-900 in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified configuration · 288 seats · 4F / 36J / 32W / 216Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
288 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 83" | 22" | 4 |
| Business | 44" | 22" | 36 |
| Premium Economy | 37" | 18.5" | 32 |
| Economy | 31-32" | 18" | 216 |
Cabin guide
- First: 4 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (row 1), business plus, staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, 83" pitch, 22" wide.
- Business: 36 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 3-11), thompson vantage xl+, staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, 44" pitch, 22" wide.
- Premium Economy: 32 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 13-16), 37" pitch, 18.5" wide.
- Economy: 216 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 18-41), 31-32" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 13, 18 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 13, 18 — 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 1 and 3: 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 11 and 13: 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 16 and 18: 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
China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 seat photos and reviews
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China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 Business reviews
36 seats · Thompson Vantage XL+ · 44" pitch · 22" width
Cabin reviews
- China Eastern's New A350s Have Business Class Seats With Doors And An 'Air Living Room'
One Mile at a Time · Ben Schlappig · Same product match
Detailed analysis of China Eastern A350-900 business class (Thompson Vantage XL doored suites + 'Air Living Room'). On-topic for exact product/aircraft; preview/analysis rather than flown trip report.
Variant identity
China Eastern Airlines uses this Airbus A350-900 page for 4F / 36J / 32W / 216Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 4F / 36J / 32W / 216Y
- 288 seats as drawn
- 4 First, 36 Business, 32 Premium Economy, 216 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
- 288
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 have?
- This China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 configuration (4F / 36J / 32W / 216Y) has 288 seats: 4 First, 36 Business, 32 Premium Economy, 216 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 13, 18 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 13, 18; 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 China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 have?
- Thompson Vantage XL+ — a staggered layout — single seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, and the centre pair alternates between together (good for couples) and apart (good for solo travellers).
- What is the seat pitch on the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First 83" pitch, 22" wide; Business 44" pitch, 22" wide; Premium Economy 37" pitch, 18.5" wide; Economy 31-32" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 have premium economy?
- Yes - 32 Premium Economy seats in a 2-4-2 layout.
- How accurate is this China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 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.