Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 1, 20, 30, 45. Watch rows: 20, 23, 45, 54 because of lavatories and no under-seat storage.
- 1 — Royal Laurel bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 20 — Premium Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 30 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
EVA Air's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seats 278 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Premium economy offers 42 inches of pitch.
EVA Air flies the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in 2 layouts — pick yours
304 seats26J · 278Y
278 seats26J · 28W · 224YViewing
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Royal Laurel
Premium Economy
Economy
Good seat
Watch out
Avoid
Verified configuration · 278 seats · 26J / 28W / 224Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
278 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Laurel | 44" | 23" | 26 |
| Premium Economy | 42" | 19.5" | 28 |
| Economy | 31" | 17.7" | 224 |
Cabin guide
- Royal Laurel: 26 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-7), royal laurel, staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, 44" pitch, 23" wide.
- Premium Economy: 28 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 20-23), 42" pitch, 19.5" wide.
- Economy: 224 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 30-54), 31" pitch, 17.7" wide.
Best seats
- 1 — Royal Laurel bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 20 — Premium Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 30 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 23 — Last Premium Economy row: galley and lavatory bank behind
- 54 — Last Economy row: lavatories and galley 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 20: 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, between rows 23 and 30: 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 54: 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
EVA Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified EVA Air 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.
EVA Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Royal Laurel reviews
26 seats · Royal Laurel · 44" pitch · 23" width
Cabin reviews
- Review: EVA Air 787-9 Business Class
One Mile at a Time · Ben Schlappig · Same product match
Verified 200; EVA Air 787-9 Royal Laurel business class.
EVA Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Economy photos
224 seats · 31" pitch · 17.7" width
Seat photos
Variant identity
EVA Air uses this Boeing 787-9 page for 26J / 28W / 224Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 26J / 28W / 224Y
- 278 seats as drawn
- 26 Royal Laurel, 28 Premium Economy, 224 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20A, 20E, 20K | Premium 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 near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 20C, 20G, 20H | Premium 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, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 20D | Premium 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 bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 23A, 23C, 23D, 23E | Premium Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 45A, 45D, 45G, 45K | 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 bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 45B, 45E, 45J | 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 near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 45C, 45H | 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, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 46B, 46E, 46J | Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 54A, 54B, 54C, 54D, 54E, 54G, 54H, 54J | 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 B
- Validated seats
- 278
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the EVA Air Boeing 787-9 have?
- This EVA Air Boeing 787-9 configuration (26J / 28W / 224Y) has 278 seats: 26 Royal Laurel, 28 Premium Economy, 224 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the EVA Air Boeing 787-9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 1 (royal laurel bulkhead row); 20 (premium economy bulkhead row); 30 (economy bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the EVA Air Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 23; 54 — 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 EVA Air Boeing 787-9 have?
- Royal Laurel — 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 EVA Air Boeing 787-9?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Royal Laurel 44" pitch, 23" wide; Premium Economy 42" pitch, 19.5" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17.7" wide.
- Does the EVA Air Boeing 787-9 have premium economy?
- Yes - 28 Premium Economy seats in a 2-4-2 layout.
- How accurate is this EVA Air 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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