Which seats should you avoid on the Air Canada Boeing 787-8?

On the Air Canada Boeing 787-8: 12A, 12C, 12H, 12K: Right beside the lavatory in front. Noise, smell and queuing. Row 30, Row 42, 29B-E, 29G-J, 40A-C, 40H-K, 41A, 41C, 41D, 41G, 41H, 41K: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing. 31D, 31E, 31G: Right beside the lavatory in front. Noise, smell and queuing. In all, 35 seats are rated avoid on this layout.

How many seats does the Air Canada Boeing 787-8 have?

The Air Canada Boeing 787-8 has 255 seats on this layout: 20 Business, 21 Premium Economy, 214 Economy.

What is the economy seat pitch on the Air Canada Boeing 787-8?

Economy seat pitch on the Air Canada Boeing 787-8 is 31 inches, and seats are 17.1 inches wide.

Is there Wi-Fi on the Air Canada Boeing 787-8?

Yes, the Air Canada Boeing 787-8 has Wi-Fi: Intelsat 2Ku.

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Air Canada Boeing 787-8 seat map

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Boeing 787-8

The Air Canada Boeing 787-8 holds 20 business, 21 premium economy and 214 economy seats and features Collins Aerospace Super Diamond seats in Signature Class.

Updated October 30, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Haul

Long Haul

Configuration

20J · 21W · 214Y

255seats

Business 20

Premium Economy 21

Economy 214

Wi-Fi

Best

Intelsat 2Ku

Entertainment

Panasonic eX3 carries audio and video, from gate to gate.

Seat classes

Signature Class

20 seats

Rows1 to 5

Width21"

Recline180°

In-seat amenities

Power110V universal AC

USBUSB-A and USB-C

Screen18" HD touch screen display

Wi-FiIntelsat 2Ku satellite wifi

Air vent

Adjustable armrest

Twenty Collins Aerospace Super Diamond seats, each with low level storage for small personal items plus Lockable storage for small belongings.

Premium Economy

21 seats

Rows12 to 14

Pitch38"

Width19.5"

Recline7"

In-seat amenities

Power110V universal AC

USBUSB-A

Screen11" HD touch screen display

Wi-FiIntelsat 2Ku satellite wifi

Air vent

Adjustable headrest

Twenty-one Recaro PL3510 seats in a 2-3-2 layout, each featuring an adjustable headrest, a retractable bi-folding table, and an adjustable leg/foot rest.

Economy

214 seats

Rows18 to 42

Pitch31"

Width17.1"

Recline5"

In-seat amenities

Power110V universal AC (shared)

USBUSB-A

Screen9" HD touch screen display

Wi-FiIntelsat 2Ku satellite wifi

Air vent

Adjustable headrest

Adjustable armrest

214 Collins Pinnacle seats in a 3-3-3 layout, each featuring an adjustable hammock-style headrest and a retractable bi-folding table.

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Best seats on the Air Canada Boeing 787-8

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Air Canada Boeing 787-8 seat map.

The best seat on the Air Canada Boeing 787-8 is 1K. In Business, go for 1K or 2A; in Economy, 36A is recommended for a good window.

1K 2A 2K 3A 3K 4A
Business: Rated Recommended by travelers, best first.
36A
Economy: Rated Recommended by travelers.

Every seat on the Air Canada Boeing 787-8, row by row

Business
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
1	A D G K	1G, 1K
2	A D G K	2A, 2D, 2G, 2K
3	A D G K	3A, 3D, 3G, 3K
4	A D G K	4A, 4D, 4G, 4K
5	A D G K

Premium Economy
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
12	A C D E G H K		12A, 12C, 12H, 12K
13	A C D E G H K
14	A C D E G H K

Economy
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
18	A B C D E G H J K
19	A B C D E G H J K
20	A B C D E G H J K
21	A B C D E G H J K
22	A B C D E G H J K
23	A B C D E G H J K
24	A B C D E G H J K
25	A B C D E G H J K
26	A B C D E G H J K
27	A B C D E G H J K
28	A B C D E G H J K
29	A B C D E G H J K		29B, 29C, 29D, 29E, 29G, 29H, 29J
30	A B C H J K		30A, 30B, 30C, 30H, 30J, 30K
31	A B C D E G H J K		31D, 31E, 31G
32	A B C D E G H J K
33	A B C D E G H J K
34	A B C D E G H J K
35	A B C D E G H J K
36	A B C D E G H J K	36A
37	A B C D E G H J K
38	A B C D E G H J K
39	A B C D E G H J K
40	A B C D E G H J K		40A, 40B, 40C, 40H, 40J, 40K
41	A C D E G H K		41A, 41C, 41D, 41G, 41H, 41K
42	D E G		42D, 42E, 42G

Seat notes

1A, 1D, 1G, 1K, 2A, 2D, 2G, 2K, 3A, 3D +10 more: Single seat with its own aisle access.
1A, 12D, 12G, 18D, 18G, 19E, 31D, 31G: Bassinet position in front. Possible infant noise.
1A, 1K, 2A, 2K, 3A, 3K, 4A, 4K, 5A, 5K: Turned towards the windows.
1D, 12E, 18E, 31E: Bassinet position.
5D, 5G: Galley behind. Noise and light during meal service.
12A, 12C, 12D, 12E, 12G, 12H, 12K, 18A, 18B, 18C +15 more: No underseat storage. Bulkhead in front.
12A, 12C, 12D, 12E, 12G, 12H, 12K, 18A, 18B, 18C +15 more: Extra legroom.
12A, 12K, 18A, 18B, 18J, 18K, 31A, 31B, 31J, 31K: Clear floor ahead, so you can leave without climbing past anyone.
12A, 12C, 12H, 12K, 31D, 31E, 31G: Right beside the lavatory in front. Noise, smell and queuing.
12D: Partial bulkhead (95%). Extra legroom on the left.
12D, 12G, 31C, 31H: Near the lavatory in front. Some noise and passing traffic.
12G: Partial bulkhead (90%). Extra legroom on the right.
13A, 13K, 14A, 14K, 18A, 18K, 19A, 19K, 20A, 20K +16 more: Above the wing, so little of the ground is in view.
14D, 14E, 14G: Bassinet position behind. Possible infant noise.
18A, 18B, 18C, 18D, 18E, 18G, 18H, 18J, 18K: Tray in the armrest, so a narrower seat.
18C: Partial bulkhead (25%). Extra legroom on the right.
18H: Partial bulkhead (30%). Extra legroom on the left.
24A, 24K, 28A, 28K, 31A, 31K, 35A, 35K, 39A, 39K: Window sits behind you. Lean back to see out.
28C, 28D, 28E, 28G, 28H, 29A, 29J, 29K, 30K, 40D +2 more: Near the lavatory behind. Some noise and passing traffic.
29B, 29C, 29D, 29E, 29G, 29H, 29J, 30A, 30B, 30C +18 more: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing.
31A, 31B, 31C, 31D, 31E, 31G, 31H, 31J, 31K: Tray folds out of the armrest, with no seatback in front.
31A: Exit door L3 takes about some% of the seat width, starting 35cm (14in) in front.
31K: Exit door R3 takes about some% of the seat width, starting 35cm (14in) in front.
41A, 41K: No seat alongside: room to the side, and the floor space next to you is yours.

Things to know before you pick

12D 12G 28C 28D 28E 28G+8 more
Travelers report door noise and queues near the lavatory.
24A 24K 28A 28K 31A 31K+4 more
The windows are misaligned or set back from the seat.
5D 5G
Travelers report galley noise and light.
31A 31K
Travelers report a door cutting into the seat space.

Is the better cabin worth it?

Compare the cabins on this aircraft side by side, so you can weigh the jump in pitch, width, and amenities against the fare.

Spec	Signature Class	Premium Economy	Economy
Seats	20	21	214
Pitch	Not listed	38"	31"
Width	Measured between armrests	19.5"	17.1"
Recline	Converts to a 79" long flat bed	7"	5"
Power	110V universal AC	110V universal AC	110V universal AC (shared)
Screen	18" HD touch screen display	11" HD touch screen display	9" HD touch screen display
Wi-Fi	Intelsat 2Ku satellite wifi	Intelsat 2Ku satellite wifi	Intelsat 2Ku satellite wifi

How the Boeing 787-8 compares with other airlines

How much legroom and seat width you get in economy here, next to other airlines that fly the same plane. Bigger numbers mean more room.

Legroom

Tied with others

Economy seat pitch: the gap from your seat to the one in front.

31 in

Air Canada matches at least one of the 34 other airlines we can compare on the Boeing 787-8. They list 30 to 34 in.

Airlines with a published figure, roomiest first

ANA (184 seats)34 in
Qatar Airways (267 seats)34 in
American Airlines (234 seats)33 in
Japan Airlines (186 seats)33 in
Royal Brunei Airlines33 in
Aeroméxico32 in
Air Canada31 in

Show 28 more airlines

Air India (259 seats)32 in
Air India (259 seats)32 in
Air Japan32 in
Azerbaijan Airlines32 in
Kenya Airways32 in
Royal Air Maroc (237 seats)32 in
Royal Jordanian32 in
TUI Airways (300 seats)32 in
Thai Airways32 in
Air India (250 seats)31.5 in
TUI Airways (305 seats)31.5 in
Air Europa31 in
American Airlines (234 seats)31 in
British Airways31 in
El Al31 in
Ethiopian (270 seats)31 in
Japan Airlines (206 seats)31 in
Japan Airlines (291 seats)31 in
LATAM (247 seats)31 in
LATAM (271 seats)31 in
LOT Polish Airlines31 in
Qatar Airways (254 seats)31 in
Royal Air Maroc (274 seats)31 in
Ethiopian (270 seats)30.5 in
Jetstar (335 seats)30 in
Jetstar (325 seats)30 in
Scoot (335 seats)30 in
Scoot (329 seats)30 in

Not published by ANA, Air Austral, Avianca, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and Hainan Airlines, so they are not in the list.

Seat width

Tied with others

Economy seat width: the space between the armrests.

17.1 in

Air Canada matches at least one of the 34 other airlines we can compare on the Boeing 787-8. They list 16.9 to 18.5 in.

Airlines with a published figure, roomiest first

Japan Airlines (186 seats)18.5 in
Japan Airlines (206 seats)18 in
Scoot (335 seats)18 in
Scoot (329 seats)18 in
Royal Air Maroc (274 seats)17.3 in
Royal Brunei Airlines17.2 in
Air Canada17.1 in

Show 28 more airlines

Aeroméxico17.1 in
Air Europa17.1 in
Air India (259 seats)17.1 in
Air India (259 seats)17.1 in
Air India (250 seats)17.1 in
Air Japan17.1 in
American Airlines (234 seats)17.1 in
American Airlines (234 seats)17.1 in
Azerbaijan Airlines17.1 in
British Airways17.1 in
El Al17.1 in
Ethiopian (270 seats)17.1 in
Ethiopian (270 seats)17.1 in
Japan Airlines (291 seats)17.1 in
Jetstar (335 seats)17.1 in
LATAM (247 seats)17.1 in
LATAM (271 seats)17.1 in
Qatar Airways (267 seats)17.1 in
Royal Air Maroc (237 seats)17.1 in
Royal Jordanian17.1 in
TUI Airways (300 seats)17.1 in
TUI Airways (305 seats)17.1 in
Thai Airways17.1 in
ANA (184 seats)17 in
Jetstar (325 seats)17 in
Kenya Airways17 in
LOT Polish Airlines17 in
Qatar Airways (254 seats)16.9 in

Not published by ANA, Air Austral, Avianca, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and Hainan Airlines, so they are not in the list.

Other Boeing 787-8 seat maps

Fitted differently by 30 other airlines. Tick a map to compare it side by side.

All airlines

	Cabins
Air CanadaThis page AC · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 255 seats · 17.1" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 20 · Premium 21 · Economy 214	31"	17.1"	5"	255
Aeroméxico AM · Lie-flat Business, Economy 243 seats · 17.1" wide · 3" recline	Lie-flat Business 32 · Economy 211	32"+1"+1" more	17.1"	3"	243
Air Austral UU · Business, Economy 262 seats	Business 18 · Economy 244	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	262
Air Europa UX · Lie-flat Business, Economy 293 seats · 17.1" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 22 · Economy 271	31"	17.1"	5"	293
Air India AI · Layout 1 · Lie-flat Business, Economy 259 seats · 17.1" wide · 6" recline	Lie-flat Business 18 · Economy 241	32"+1"+1" more	17.1"	6"	259
Air India AI · Layout 2 · Lie-flat Business, Economy 259 seats · 17.1" wide · 6" recline	Lie-flat Business 18 · Economy 241	32"+1"+1" more	17.1"	6"	259
Air India AI · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 250 seats · 17.1" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 20 · Premium 25 · Economy 205	31-32"	17.1"	5"	250
Air Japan NQ · Economy 324 seats · 17.1" wide	Economy 324	32"+1"+1" more	17.1"	Not listed	324
American Airlines AA · Concept D · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 234 seats · 17.1" wide · 3" recline	Lie-flat Business 20 · Premium 28 · Economy 186	31"	17.1"	3"	234
American Airlines AA · Super Diamond · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 234 seats · 17.1" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 20 · Premium 28 · Economy 186	31-35"	17.1"	5"	234
ANA NH · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 184 seats · 17" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 32 · Premium 14 · Economy 138	34"+3"+3" more	17"	5"	184
ANA NH · Business, Economy 240 seats	Business 42 · Economy 198	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	240
ANA NH · Business, Economy 335 seats	Business 12 · Economy 323	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	335