Airbus A320neo
Best rows: 1, 31, 39, 40. Watch rows: 31, 38, 39, 56, 57 because of lavatories, no under-seat storage, tight bulkhead clearance, limited recline, and galley noise.
- 1 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
China Southern Airlines's Airbus A320neo seats 166 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 42 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 30 inches.
Seat map
Cabin
166 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 42" | 21.5" | 4 |
| Economy | 30" | 17.7" | 162 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 4 seats in a 2-2 layout (row 1), 42" pitch, 21.5" wide.
- Economy: 162 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 31-57), 30" pitch, 17.7" wide.
Best seats
- 1 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 57 — Last row: lavatories 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 1 and 31: galley - nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, behind row 57: 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 A320neo page for 4J / 162Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 4J / 162Y
- 166 seats as drawn
- 4 Business, 162 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, 31J, 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 |
| 31C, 31H | 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 |
| 38A, 38B, 38J, 38K | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 39A, 39B, 39J, 39K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 39C, 39H | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 40A, 40B, 40C, 40H, 40J, 40K | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 55A, 55B, 55C, 55H, 55J, 55K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 56A, 56B, 56C, 56H, 56J, 56K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 57A, 57B, 57J, 57K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 57C, 57H | 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
- 166
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Southern Airlines Airbus A320neo have?
- This China Southern Airlines Airbus A320neo configuration (4J / 162Y) has 166 seats: 4 Business, 162 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Southern Airlines Airbus A320neo?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 1 (business bulkhead row); 31 (economy bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Southern Airlines Airbus A320neo?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 57 — 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 A320neo?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 42" pitch, 21.5" wide; Economy 30" pitch, 17.7" wide.
- Does the China Southern Airlines Airbus A320neo have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A320neo configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this China Southern Airlines Airbus A320neo 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.