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Air China Airbus A321 Seat Map (185 seats)

Air China Airbus A321 cabin layout and seating plan

Cabin layout

12J · 173Y185 seats

Air ChinaCA

Airbus A321

Airbus A321-213/232

This version of the Air China Airbus A321ceo holds 12 business and 173 economy seats

Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer

Airbus

Body

Narrow body

Haul

Short Haul

Configuration

12J · 173Y

185seats

Business 12

Economy 173

Wi-Fi

Not rated

In-flight wifi service

Entertainment

Audio and video on a loop on overhead screens.

Seat classes

Business

12 seats

Rows1 to 3

Pitch39"

Width21"

Recline5"

In-seat amenities

Wi-FiIn-flight wifi service

Air vent

Adjustable headrest

Twelve recliner seats in a 2-2 layout.

Economy

173 seats

Rows11 to 40

Pitch31"

Width18”

Recline3"

In-seat amenities

Wi-FiIn-flight wifi service

Air vent

Adjustable armrest

173 B/E Aerospace Spectrum seats in a 3-3 layout.

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Seat insights

Best seats on the Air China Airbus A321

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Air China Airbus A321 seat map.

The best seat on the Air China Airbus A321 is 01A. In Business, go for 01A or 02A; in Economy, 12A and 12L are recommended for a good window.

Cabin

Position

01A
Window·Recommended
Extra legroom.
02A
Window·Recommended
02L
Window·Recommended
03A
Window·Recommended
03L
Window·Recommended
12A
Window·Recommended
12L
Window·Recommended
39A
Window·Recommended
01C
Aisle·Recommended
Extra legroom.
15B
Window·Recommended
No seat alongside: room to the side, and the floor space next to you is yours.
15K
Window·Recommended
No seat alongside: room to the side, and the floor space next to you is yours.
17A
Window·Standard

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	Business	Economy
Seats	12	173
Pitch	39"	31"
Width	21"	18”
Recline	5"	3"
Screen	Audio and video on a loop on overhead screens.	Audio and video on a loop on overhead screens.
Wi-Fi	In-flight wifi service	In-flight wifi service

Airbus A321 seat specifications: pitch, width and recline

What every symbol, measurement, and color on the map means, so you can compare seats, cabins, and aircraft with confidence.

Seat measurements

Row pitch

Distance from a point on one seat to the same point on the seat in the row ahead. A useful proxy for legroom.

Seat width

Measured across the seat cushion between the inner edges of the armrests.

Seat recline

How far the seat tilts back from upright, measured as the travel at the headrest.

In-seat amenities

Adjustable armrest
Adjustable headrest
Air vent
Seatback screen
Streaming to device
Wi-Fi
Power outlet
USB port
Wireless charging
Bluetooth audio
Privacy door

Cabin features

Galley
Lavatory
Accessible lavatory
Washlet lavatory
Bar or lounge
Bassinet position
Prayer area
Snack station
Service animal seating
Peanut-allergy seating

Wi-Fi quality

Good

Steady enough for messaging and email.

Better

Comfortable browsing and light streaming.

Best

Fast enough for video calls and streaming.

Seat ratings

Recommended

Above average. A strong pick on this aircraft.

Caution

Some trade-offs worth weighing before you book.

Avoid

Below average, with known drawbacks to avoid.

Other Airbus A321 seat maps

Fitted differently by 46 other airlines. Tick a map to compare it side by side.

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	Cabins
Air ChinaThis page CA · Business, Economy 185 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 12 · Economy 173	31"	18"	3"	185
Aegean Airlines A3 · Business, Economy 206 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 42 · Economy 164	28-33"	18"	3"	206
Aegean Airlines A3 · Business, Economy 207 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 42 · Economy 165	29-34"	18"	3"	207
Aegean Airlines A3 · Business, Economy 220 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 42 · Economy 178	28-32"	18"	3"	220
Air Astana KC · Business, Economy 179 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 28 · Economy 151	31"	18"	3"	179
Air Busan BX · Economy 195 seats	Economy 195	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	195
Air Busan BX · Economy 220 seats	Economy 220	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	220
Air Canada AC · Business, Economy 190 seats · 18" wide · 4" recline	Business 16 · Economy 174	31"	18"	4"	190
Air Canada AC · Business, Economy 196 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 180	31"	18"	3"	196
Air Canada AC · Business, Economy 184 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 8 · Economy 176	30"	18"	3"	184
Air Canada AC · Business, Economy 196 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 12 · Economy 184	30"	18"	3"	196
Air China CA · Business, Economy 177 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 161	31"	18"	3"	177
Air France AF · Business, Economy 212 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 59 · Economy 153	29-31"	18"	3"	212
Air France AF · Business, Economy 212 seats · 18" wide · no recline	Business 58 · Economy 154	29-31"	18"	None	212
Air India AI · Business, Economy 182 seats · 18" wide · 4" recline	Business 12 · Economy 170	31"	18"	4"	182
Air Macau NX · Business, Economy 179 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 24 · Economy 155	30"	18"	3"	179
Air Macau NX · Business, Economy 182 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 12 · Economy 170	30"	18"	3"	182
Air Seoul RS · Economy 195 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Economy 195	31-34"	18"	3"	195
Air Seoul RS · Economy 220 seats · 18" wide · 2" recline	Economy 220	28"	18"	2"	220
Air Transat TS · Economy 211 seats	Economy 211	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	211
Air Transat TS · Economy 198 seats	Economy 198	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	198
AJet VF · Layout 1 · Economy 220 seats	Economy 220	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	220
AJet VF · Layout 2 · Economy 220 seats	Economy 220	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	220
American Airlines AA · Business, Economy 190 seats · 18" wide · 2" recline	Business 20 · Economy 170	30"	18"	2"	190
American Airlines AA · Lie-flat First, Lie-flat Business, Economy 102 seats · 18" wide · 4" recline	Lie-flat First 10 · Lie-flat Business 20 · Economy 72	31"	18"	4"	102
Austrian Airlines OS · Business, Economy 206 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 48 · Economy 158	29-32"	18"	3"	206
British Airways BA · Business, Economy 218 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 82 · Economy 136	29-30"	18"	3"	218
Cebu Pacific 5J · Economy 230 seats · 18" wide · no recline	Economy 230	28"	18"	None	230
China Eastern MU · Business, Economy 182 seats	Business 12 · Economy 170	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	182
China Eastern MU · Business, Economy 175 seats	Business 20 · Economy 155	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	175
China Eastern MU · Business, Economy 178 seats	Business 12 · Economy 166	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	178
China Southern CZ · Business, Economy 179 seats	Business 12 · Economy 167	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	179
China Southern CZ · Business, Economy 189 seats	Business 4 · Economy 185	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	189
China Southern CZ · Business, Economy 195 seats	Business 4 · Economy 191	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	195
Condor DE · Business, Economy 220 seats · 18" wide · no recline	Business 36 · Economy 184	30"	18"	None	220
Delta Air Lines DL · Business, Economy 191 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 20 · Economy 171	31-34"	18"	3"	191
Etihad Airways EY · Business, Economy 196 seats · 17.5-18" wide · 3" recline	Business 8 · Economy 188	29"	17.5-18"	3"	196
EVA Air BR · Business, Economy 184 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 8 · Economy 176	30"	18"	3"	184
Finnair AY · Business, Economy 209 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 48 · Economy 161	30-31"	18"	3"	209
Frontier Airlines F9 · Economy 230 seats · 18" wide · no recline	Economy 230	28-33"	18"	None	230
Gulf Air GF · Lie-flat Business, Economy 169 seats · 18" wide · 4" recline	Lie-flat Business 8 · Economy 161	32"+1"+1" more	18"	4"	169

Legroom, seat width and recline are for economy seats.

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The 2 cabin layouts on this aircraft

This airline flies the same aircraft in more than one cabin layout. Here is what separates them, so you know which one you are looking at before you pick a seat.

16J · 161Y

Business: 16J
Economy: 161Y

This version of the Air China Airbus A321ceo holds 16 business and 161 economy seats

12J · 173Y

Business: 12J
Economy: 173Y

This version of the Air China Airbus A321ceo holds 12 business and 173 economy seats

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Air China Airbus A321 Seat Map (185 seats)

Air China Airbus A321 cabin layout and seating plan

Airbus A321

Configuration

Seat classes

Best seats on the Air China Airbus A321

Is the better cabin worth it?

Airbus A321 seat specifications: pitch, width and recline

Seat measurements

In-seat amenities

Cabin features

Wi-Fi quality

Seat ratings

Other Airbus A321 seat maps

Compare the Airbus A321

Plan your Air China flight

Check live Air China seat availability

Find extra-legroom and window seats

Compare cabins on your route

The 2 cabin layouts on this aircraft

16J · 161Y

12J · 173Y