Airbus A320
Best rows: 31, 49. Watch rows: 31, 41, 49, 67, 68 because of lavatories, galley noise, no under-seat storage, and limited recline.
- 31 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
China Southern Airlines's Airbus A320 seats 180 passengers in a single-class cabin. Economy comes in at 30 inches.
China Southern Airlines flies the Airbus A320 in 4 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Cabin
180 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 30" | 18" | 180 |
Cabin guide
- Economy: 180 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 31-68), 30" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 31 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 68 — Last row: lavatories behind
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 31: 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, behind row 68: 2 lavatories 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 Southern Airlines uses this Airbus A320 page for 180Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 180Y
- 180 seats as drawn
- 180 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 | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 31C | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, near a lavatory (queuing and noise), and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 31H, 31J, 31K | 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 galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 41A, 41B, 41J, 41K | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 49A, 49B, 49J, 49K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 49C, 49H | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 66A, 66B, 66C, 66H, 66J, 66K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 67A, 67B, 67C, 67H, 67J, 67K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 68A, 68B, 68J, 68K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 68C, 68H | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory and 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 A
- Validated seats
- 180
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Southern Airlines Airbus A320 have?
- This China Southern Airlines Airbus A320 configuration (180Y) has 180 seats: 180 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Southern Airlines Airbus A320?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 31 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Southern Airlines Airbus A320?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 68 — 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 Southern Airlines Airbus A320?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Economy 30" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the China Southern Airlines Airbus A320 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A320 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this China Southern Airlines Airbus A320 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.