Airbus A330-300
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 1, 31, 49. Watch rows: 31, 34, 46, 47, 48, 49, 63, 64 because of lavatories, no under-seat storage, missing or misaligned windows, and door intrusion.
- 1 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
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China Southern Airlines's Airbus A330-300 seats 286 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 46 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 32 inches.
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Verified layout · 286 seats · 28J / 258Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
286 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 46" | 20.3" | 28 |
| Economy | 32" | 18" | 258 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 28 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 1-7), china southern a330 flat-bed, fully flat beds in pairs, 46" pitch, 20.3" wide.
- Economy: 258 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 31-64), 32" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 1 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 64 — Last row: center seats only (D-E-F), galley and 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 7 and 31: 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.
- Cabin, behind row 64: 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 Southern Airlines Airbus A330-300 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified China Southern Airlines Airbus A330-300 layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
China Southern Airlines Airbus A330-300 Economy photos
258 seats · 32" pitch · 18" width
Seat photos
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Variant identity
China Southern Airlines uses this Airbus A330-300 page for 28J / 258Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 28J / 258Y
- 286 seats as drawn
- 28 Business, 258 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, 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 right beside a lavatory |
| 31D | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and right beside a lavatory |
| 31E, 31F | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, bassinet can be fitted here, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 31G | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 31H | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and right beside a lavatory |
| 31K | Economy | Mixed | no window, solid wall alongside, bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, bassinet can be fitted here, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and right beside a lavatory |
| 32D, 32E, 32F, 32G, 32H, 32K | Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 34K | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 45A, 45C | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 46A, 46C, 46H, 46K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 47D, 47G, 47H, 47K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 47E, 47F | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 48D, 48E, 48F, 48G | Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) and right beside a lavatory |
| 49A, 49K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, exit door intrudes into the footwell, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 49C, 49H | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 49D, 49G | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 49E, 49F | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, bassinet can be fitted here, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 62A, 62C, 62H, 62K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 63A, 63C, 63H, 63K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 63D, 63E, 63F | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 64D, 64E, 64F | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
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
- 286
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Southern Airlines Airbus A330-300 have?
- This China Southern Airlines Airbus A330-300 configuration (28J / 258Y) has 286 seats: 28 Business, 258 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Southern Airlines Airbus A330-300?
- 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 A330-300?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 64 — 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 Southern Airlines Airbus A330-300 have?
- China Southern A330 flat-bed — fully flat beds arranged in pairs.
- What is the seat pitch on the China Southern Airlines Airbus A330-300?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 46" pitch, 20.3" wide; Economy 32" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the China Southern Airlines Airbus A330-300 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A330-300 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this China Southern Airlines Airbus A330-300 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.
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