Best rows: 7, 14. Watch rows: 1, 7, 14, 37 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 7, 14 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
China Southern Airlines's seats 259 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Business class offers 60 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 32 inches.
China Southern Airlines flies the in 3 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified configuration · 259 seats · 30J / 42W / 187Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
259 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 60" | 20" | 30 |
| Premium Economy | 38" | 18" | 42 |
| Economy | 32" | 18" | 187 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 30 seats in a 2-2-2 layout (rows 1-5), a330 2-2-2 fully-flat, fully flat beds in pairs, 60" pitch, 20" wide.
- Premium Economy: 42 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 7-12), 38" pitch, 18" wide.
- Economy: 187 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 14-37), 32" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 7, 14 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 7, 14 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 37 — 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 5 and 7: 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 12 and 14: 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 37: 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.
Variant identity
China Southern Airlines uses this page for 30J / 42W / 187Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 30J / 42W / 187Y
- 259 seats as drawn
- 30 Business, 42 Premium Economy, 187 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
- 259
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Southern Airlines have?
- This China Southern Airlines configuration (30J / 42W / 187Y) has 259 seats: 30 Business, 42 Premium Economy, 187 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Southern Airlines ?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 7, 14 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Southern Airlines ?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 7, 14; 37 — 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 have?
- A330 2-2-2 fully-flat — fully flat beds arranged in pairs.
- What is the seat pitch on the China Southern Airlines ?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 60" pitch, 20" wide; Premium Economy 38" pitch, 18" wide; Economy 32" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the China Southern Airlines have premium economy?
- Yes - 42 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this China Southern Airlines 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.