Boeing 787-9 (Cirrus III)
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 31, 45, 46. Watch rows: 31, 43, 44, 45, 46, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61 because of lavatories, no under-seat storage, door intrusion, and missing or misaligned windows.
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 45 — Exit row: extra legroom
- 46 — Bulkhead row after mid galley: extra legroom
Hainan Airlines's Boeing 787-9 (Cirrus III) seats 292 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 42 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 32 inches.
Hainan Airlines flies the Boeing 787-9 (Cirrus III) in 2 layouts — pick yours
294 seats26J · 21W · 247Y
292 seats30J · 262YViewing
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Business (Cirrus III)
Economy
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Verified layout · 292 seats · 30J / 262Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
292 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business (Cirrus III) | 42" | 22" | 30 |
| Economy | 32" | 17" | 262 |
Cabin guide
- Business (Cirrus III): 30 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 11-20), collins super diamond, reverse-herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access, 42" pitch, 22" wide.
- Economy: 262 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 31-61), 32" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 45 — Exit row: extra legroom
- 46 — Bulkhead row after mid galley: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 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 20 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 45 and 46: 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.
Variant identity
Hainan Airlines uses this Boeing 787-9 (Cirrus III) page for 30J / 262Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 30J / 262Y
- 292 seats as drawn
- 30 Business (Cirrus III), 262 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A | Business (Cirrus III) | Good | bassinet can be fitted here |
| 11G | Business (Cirrus III) | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 11K | Business (Cirrus III) | Avoid | bassinet can be fitted here and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 31A | 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) |
| 31B, 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, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 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, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 31E, 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, bassinet can be fitted here, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 31G, 31J | 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) |
| 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, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 43B, 43C, 43H | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 43D, 43E, 43G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 44A, 44B, 44C, 44D, 44E, 44G, 44H, 44J, 44K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 45A, 45B, 45C, 45H, 45J, 45K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 46A, 46K | 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) |
| 46B, 46C, 46H, 46J | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 46D, 46E, 46G | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and right beside a lavatory |
| 57A, 57K | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 58H, 58J, 58K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 59G | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 59H, 59J | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 60E | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 60G | 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
- 292
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Cirrus III) have?
- This Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Cirrus III) configuration (30J / 262Y) has 292 seats: 30 Business (Cirrus III), 262 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Cirrus III)?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 31 (economy bulkhead row); 45 (exit row); 46 (bulkhead row after mid galley).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Cirrus III)?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 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 Boeing 787-9 (Cirrus III) have?
- Collins Super Diamond — reverse herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access.
- What is the seat pitch on the Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Cirrus III)?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business (Cirrus III) 42" pitch, 22" wide; Economy 32" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Cirrus III) have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 787-9 (Cirrus III) configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Cirrus III) 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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