Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Best rows: 11, 16. Watch rows: 1, 11, 16, 41 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 11, 16 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
China Eastern Airlines's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seats 285 passengers across 4 cabin classes. First class offers 78 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 32 inches.
China Eastern Airlines flies the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified configuration · 285 seats · 4F / 26J / 28W / 227Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
285 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 78" | 22" | 4 |
| Business | 44" | 22" | 26 |
| Premium Economy | 38" | 19" | 28 |
| Economy | 32" | 17" | 227 |
Cabin guide
- First: 4 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (row 1), china eastern 787-9 first-class suite, reverse-herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access, 78" pitch, 22" wide.
- Business: 26 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 3-9), 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: 28 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 11-14), 38" pitch, 19" wide.
- Economy: 227 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 16-41), 32" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 11, 16 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 11, 16 — 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 9 and 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 14 and 16: 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 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified China Eastern Airlines 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.
China Eastern Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Business reviews
26 seats · Thompson Vantage XL · 44" pitch · 22" width
Cabin reviews
- What Was I Thinking? A Review of China Eastern's New 787 Dreamliner in Business Class
The Points Guy · Ethan Steinberg · Same product match
Flown review of China Eastern 787-9 business class (Thompson Vantage XL+ doored suites), SIN-PVG. Exact product/aircraft.
Variant identity
China Eastern Airlines uses this Boeing 787-9 page for 4F / 26J / 28W / 227Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 4F / 26J / 28W / 227Y
- 285 seats as drawn
- 4 First, 26 Business, 28 Premium Economy, 227 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
- 285
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 787-9 have?
- This China Eastern Airlines Boeing 787-9 configuration (4F / 26J / 28W / 227Y) has 285 seats: 4 First, 26 Business, 28 Premium Economy, 227 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 787-9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 11, 16 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 11, 16; 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 Boeing 787-9 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 Boeing 787-9?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First 78" pitch, 22" wide; Business 44" pitch, 22" wide; Premium Economy 38" pitch, 19" wide; Economy 32" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 787-9 have premium economy?
- Yes - 28 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this China Eastern Airlines 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 2026-06-16.