Airbus A340-600
Best rows: 17, 24. Watch rows: 1, 17, 24, 52 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 17, 24 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Virgin Atlantic's Airbus A340-600 seats 308 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Business class offers 78 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Seat map
Verified configuration · 308 seats · 45J / 38W / 225Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
308 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 78" | 33" | 45 |
| Premium Economy | 38" | 21" | 38 |
| Economy | 31" | 19" | 225 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 45 seats in a 1-1-1 layout (rows 1-15), virgin atlantic upper class, herringbone — angled seats with direct aisle access, 78" pitch, 33" wide.
- Premium Economy: 38 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 17-22), 38" pitch, 21" wide.
- Economy: 225 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 24-52), 31" pitch, 19" wide.
Best seats
- 17, 24 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 17, 24 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 52 — 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 15 and 17: 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 22 and 24: 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 52: 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
Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-600 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-600 layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-600 Business reviews
45 seats · Virgin Atlantic Upper Class · 78" pitch · 33" width
Cabin reviews
- Virgin Atlantic A350 Upper Class Review
One Mile at a Time · Ben Schlappig · Similar cabin match
No reputable flown review of Virgin's retired A340-600 Upper Class found; this OMAAT A350-1000 Upper Class review is the closest current Virgin business product reference. Different aircraft.
Variant identity
Virgin Atlantic uses this Airbus A340-600 page for 45J / 38W / 225Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 45J / 38W / 225Y
- 308 seats as drawn
- 45 Business, 38 Premium Economy, 225 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
- 308
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-600 have?
- This Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-600 configuration (45J / 38W / 225Y) has 308 seats: 45 Business, 38 Premium Economy, 225 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-600?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 17, 24 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-600?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 17, 24; 52 — 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 Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-600 have?
- Virgin Atlantic Upper Class — herringbone — angled seats, each with direct aisle access.
- What is the seat pitch on the Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-600?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 78" pitch, 33" wide; Premium Economy 38" pitch, 21" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 19" wide.
- Does the Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-600 have premium economy?
- Yes - 38 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-600 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.