Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Best rows: 13, 18. Watch rows: 1, 13, 18, 36 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 13, 18 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Qantas's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seats 236 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Business class offers 80 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 32 inches.
Qantas flies the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified configuration · 236 seats · 42J / 28W / 166Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
236 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 80" | 21" | 42 |
| Premium Economy | 38" | 19" | 28 |
| Economy | 32" | 17" | 166 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 42 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-11), thompson vantage xl, staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, 80" pitch, 21" wide.
- Premium Economy: 28 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 13-16), 38" pitch, 19" wide.
- Economy: 166 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 18-36), 32" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 13, 18 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 13, 18 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 36 — 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 11 and 13: 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 16 and 18: 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 36: 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
Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Qantas 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.
Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Business reviews
42 seats · Thompson Vantage XL · 80" pitch · 21" width
Cabin reviews
- Review: Qantas 787-9 Business Class (SFO-MEL)
One Mile at a Time · Ben Schlappig · Exact seat match
200 OK; OMAAT review of Qantas 787-9 business class (Vantage XL), matches the 787-9 product.
Variant identity
Qantas uses this Boeing 787-9 page for 42J / 28W / 166Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 42J / 28W / 166Y
- 236 seats as drawn
- 42 Business, 28 Premium Economy, 166 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
- 236
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Qantas Boeing 787-9 have?
- This Qantas Boeing 787-9 configuration (42J / 28W / 166Y) has 236 seats: 42 Business, 28 Premium Economy, 166 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Qantas Boeing 787-9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 13, 18 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Qantas Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 13, 18; 36 — 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 Qantas 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 Qantas Boeing 787-9?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 80" pitch, 21" wide; Premium Economy 38" pitch, 19" wide; Economy 32" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the Qantas Boeing 787-9 have premium economy?
- Yes - 28 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this Qantas 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 2026-06-16.