Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 5, 31, 49. Watch rows: 31, 45, 46, 47, 49, 62, 63, 64, 65 because of lavatories, no under-seat storage, missing or misaligned windows, and door intrusion.
- 5 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
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China Southern Airlines's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seats 297 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 45 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 32 inches.
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Verified layout · 297 seats · 28J / 269Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
297 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 45" | 23" | 28 |
| Economy | 32" | 18" | 269 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 28 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 5-11), thompson vantage xl, staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, 45" pitch, 23" wide.
- Economy: 269 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 31-65), 32" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 5 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 65 — Last row: center seats only (D-E-G), galley and lavatories behind
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 5: 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 11 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 65: 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 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified China Southern 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 Southern Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Business reviews
28 seats · Thompson Vantage XL · 45" pitch · 23" width
Cabin reviews
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Variant identity
China Southern Airlines uses this Boeing 787-9 page for 28J / 269Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 28J / 269Y
- 297 seats as drawn
- 28 Business, 269 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, 31K | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and right beside a lavatory |
| 31B, 31J | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead 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 |
| 31C, 31H | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead 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 |
| 31D, 31G | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 31E | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, bassinet can be fitted here, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 32A, 32B, 32C, 32H, 32J, 32K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 44D, 44E, 44G | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 45B, 45C, 45H | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 45D, 45E, 45G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 46A, 46J, 46K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 46B, 46C, 46H | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 47H, 47J | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 47K | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 49A, 49K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and exit door intrudes into the seat |
| 49B, 49J | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 49C, 49H | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 49D | 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, and right beside a lavatory |
| 49E, 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, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and right beside a lavatory |
| 62A, 62K | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 63A, 63B, 63C, 63H, 63J, 63K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 64D, 64E, 64G | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 64H, 64K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 65D, 65G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 65E | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
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
- 297
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Southern Airlines Boeing 787-9 have?
- This China Southern Airlines Boeing 787-9 configuration (28J / 269Y) has 297 seats: 28 Business, 269 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Southern Airlines Boeing 787-9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 5 (business bulkhead row); 31 (economy bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Southern Airlines Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 65 — 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 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 Southern Airlines Boeing 787-9?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 45" pitch, 23" wide; Economy 32" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the China Southern Airlines Boeing 787-9 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 787-9 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this China Southern 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 2026-06-11.
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