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Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Seat Map (214 seats)

Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 cabin layout and seating plan

Cabin layout

42J · 52W · 120Y214 seats
Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 seat map
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Boeing 787-9

Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer
Boeing
Body
Wide body
Haul
Long Haul

Configuration

42J · 52W · 120Y
214seats
Business 42
Premium Economy 52
Economy 120
Wi-Fi
Best
Inmarsat GX Aviation

Seat classes

Business
42 seats
Width20.5"
Recline180º
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal ACUSBUSBUSB-A and USB-C (60W)ScreenScreen24" 4K UHD touch screen displayWireless chargingWireless chargingBluetooth audioBluetooth audioPrivacy doorPrivacy door

The cabin holds forty-two inward-facing seats based on the Safran Visa platform.

Premium Economy
52 seats
Pitch41"
Width19"
Recline8"
In-seat amenities
USBUSBUSB-A and USB-C (27W)ScreenScreen15.6" HD touch screen displayBluetooth audioBluetooth audioAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrest

Fifty-two ZIMPrivacy PC-02 fixed-shell seats in a 2-3-2 layout. Each equipped with an adjustable headrest, and a privacy wing

Economy
120 seats
Pitch31"
Width17.1"
Recline4.7"
In-seat amenities
USBUSBUSB-A and USB-C (60)ScreenScreen13.3" HD touch screen displayBluetooth audioBluetooth audioAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

120 HAECO vector 2 slimline seats in a 3-3-3 layout.

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Best seats on the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 seat map.

The best seat on the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 is 1K. In Business, go for 1K or 2K; in Economy, 36A and 40A are recommended.

Cabin
Position
  • 36A

    Window·Recommended

    Pitch about 38". 6" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 40A

    Middle·Recommended

  • 44K

    Middle·Recommended

  • 1K

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 2K

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 4A

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 36F

    Window·Recommended

    Pitch about 37". 5" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 37K

    Window·Recommended

    Pitch about 36". 5" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 38K

    Window·Recommended

    Pitch about 36". 5" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 39K

    Middle·Recommended

    Pitch about 36". 5" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 40K

    Middle·Recommended

    Pitch about 36". 5" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 1B

    Middle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

Is the better cabin worth it?

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SpecBusinessPremium EconomyEconomy
Seats4252120
PitchNot listed41"Economy Stretch seats: 35"
Width20.5"19"17.1"
ReclineConverts into a 79" long flat bedForward articulation4.7"
Power110V universal ACUSB-A and USB-C (27W)USB-A and USB-C (60)
Screen24" 4K UHD touch screen display15.6" HD touch screen display13.3" HD touch screen display

Boeing 787-9 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

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

Seat width

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

Seat recline

Seat recline

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

In-seat amenities

  • Adjustable armrestAdjustable armrest
  • Adjustable headrestAdjustable headrest
  • Air ventAir vent
  • Seatback screenSeatback screen
  • Streaming to deviceStreaming to device
  • Wi-FiWi-Fi
  • Power outletPower outlet
  • USB portUSB port
  • Wireless chargingWireless charging
  • Bluetooth audioBluetooth audio
  • Privacy doorPrivacy door

Cabin features

  • GalleyGalley
  • LavatoryLavatory
  • Accessible lavatoryAccessible lavatory
  • Washlet lavatoryWashlet lavatory
  • Bar or loungeBar or lounge
  • Bassinet positionBassinet position
  • Prayer areaPrayer area
  • Snack stationSnack station
  • Service animal seatingService animal seating
  • Peanut-allergy seatingPeanut-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.

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The 4 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.

18J · 21W · 263Y

Business
18J
Premium Economy
21W
Economy
263Y

This version of the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner holds 18 business, 21 premium economy and 263 economy seats. In Economy, forty-two seats marketed as Sky Couch are equipped to convert to beds. These seats are indicated with lime accents

27J · 33W · 215Y

Business
27J
Premium Economy
33W
Economy
215Y

This version of the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner holds 27 business, 33 premium economy and 215 economy seats. In Economy, thirty-nine seats marketed as Sky Couch are equipped to convert to beds. These seats are indicated with lime accents

26J · 33W · 213Y

Business
26J
Premium Economy
33W
Economy
213Y

This version of the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner holds 26 business, 33 premium economy and 213 economy seats. In Economy, thirteen seats trios are marketed as Sky Couch are equipped to convert to beds. These seats are indicated with lime accents

42J · 52W · 120Y

Business
42J
Premium Economy
52W
Economy
120Y
FAQ

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