Airbus A340-300
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 8. Watch rows: 1, 8, 34 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 8 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
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South African Airways's Airbus A340-300 seats 251 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Economy comes in at 33 inches.
South African Airways flies the Airbus A340-300 in 3 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Business
Economy
Extra legroom
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Verified configuration · 251 seats · 36J / 215Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
251 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | — | — | 36 |
| Economy | 33-34" | 18" | 215 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 36 seats in a 2-2-2 layout (rows 1-6), 2-2-2 angled, fully flat beds in pairs.
- Economy: 215 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 8-34), 33-34" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 8 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 8 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 34 — 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 6 and 8: 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 34: 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
South African Airways uses this Airbus A340-300 page for 36J / 215Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 36J / 215Y
- 251 seats as drawn
- 36 Business, 215 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
- 251
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the South African Airways Airbus A340-300 have?
- This South African Airways Airbus A340-300 configuration (36J / 215Y) has 251 seats: 36 Business, 215 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the South African Airways Airbus A340-300?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 8 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the South African Airways Airbus A340-300?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 8; 34 — 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 South African Airways Airbus A340-300 have?
- 2-2-2 angled — fully flat beds arranged in pairs.
- What is the seat pitch on the South African Airways Airbus A340-300?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Economy 33-34" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the South African Airways Airbus A340-300 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A340-300 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this South African Airways Airbus A340-300 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.
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