Airbus A330-200
Best rows: 31, 48. Watch rows: 31, 46, 47, 48, 59, 60, 61 because of galleys, lavatories, no under-seat storage, and door intrusion.
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 48 — Bulkhead row after mid galley: extra legroom
Hainan Airlines's Airbus A330-200 seats 260 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 74 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 32 inches.
Hainan Airlines flies the Airbus A330-200 in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified layout · 260 seats · 18J / 242Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
260 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 74" | 21" | 18 |
| Economy | 32" | 18" | 242 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 18 seats in a 2-2-2 layout (rows 11-15), zodiac aura lite, fully flat beds in pairs, 74" pitch, 21" wide.
- Economy: 242 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 31-61), 32" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 48 — Bulkhead row after mid galley: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 47 — Last row before mid galley
- 61 — Last row: lavatories/galley behind
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 11: 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 15 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, between rows 47 and 48: 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 61: 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
Hainan Airlines Airbus A330-200 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Hainan Airlines Airbus A330-200 layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Hainan Airlines Airbus A330-200 Business photos and reviews
18 seats · Zodiac Aura Lite · 74" pitch · 21" width
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Cabin reviews
- Top-Notch Biz: Flying Hainan Airlines on the 787-9 From Beijing to Chicago
The Points Guy · Javi Rodriguez · Similar cabin match
Hainan reverse-herringbone business product reviewed on the 787-9; closely comparable to Hainan's A330 reverse-herringbone business hard product. Cross-fleet same-airline business.
Hainan Airlines Airbus A330-200 Economy photos
242 seats · 32" pitch · 18" width
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Variant identity
Hainan Airlines uses this Airbus A330-200 page for 18J / 242Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 18J / 242Y
- 260 seats as drawn
- 18 Business, 242 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, 31H, 31K | 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, 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, 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, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 32A, 32C, 32D, 32G, 32H, 32K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 46A, 46C, 46D, 46E, 46F, 46H, 46K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 46G | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 47A, 47C, 47D, 47E, 47F, 47G, 47H, 47K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 48A | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, exit door intrudes into the seat, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 48C, 48H | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 48D, 48G | 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 right beside a lavatory |
| 48E, 48F | 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 |
| 48K | 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) |
| 49F, 49G | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 59H, 59K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 60E | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 60G, 60H, 60K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 61D | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 61E, 61G | 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
- 260
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Hainan Airlines Airbus A330-200 have?
- This Hainan Airlines Airbus A330-200 configuration (18J / 242Y) has 260 seats: 18 Business, 242 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Hainan Airlines Airbus A330-200?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 31 (economy bulkhead row); 48 (bulkhead row after mid galley).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Hainan Airlines Airbus A330-200?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 47; 61 — 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 Hainan Airlines Airbus A330-200 have?
- Zodiac Aura Lite — fully flat beds arranged in pairs.
- What is the seat pitch on the Hainan Airlines Airbus A330-200?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 74" pitch, 21" wide; Economy 32" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the Hainan Airlines Airbus A330-200 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A330-200 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Hainan Airlines Airbus A330-200 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.