British Airways Boeing 787-10 Seat Map: Best & Worst Seats
British Airways Boeing 787-10 cabin layout and seating plan

Boeing 787-10
The British Airways Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner holds 8 first, 48 business, 35 premium economy and 165 economy seats
Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge
Configuration
Seat classes
Eight suites, which have a personal locker, vanity unit, and mirror. The seat folds down into 79" long flat-bed. Surrounds are finished in hand double stitched leather with a polished lacquer finished table. The bed is designed so when in bed mode, the seat cushions, padded armrests, and foot stool all align with the surrounding horizontal padded surfaces, adding more space for sleeping
Forty-eight Club World Suites based on the Collins Aerospace Elevation platform, each with secure personal storage space, and a sliding privacy screen.
Thirty-five 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.
165 Recaro CL3710 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 British Airways Boeing 787-10
Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the British Airways Boeing 787-10 seat map.
The best seat on the British Airways Boeing 787-10 is 01A. In Business, go for 11A or 11K; in Economy, 32A and 32K are recommended for a good window.
- 01A
Window·Recommended
Turned towards the windows.
- 01K
Window·Recommended
Turned towards the windows.
- 02A
Window·Recommended
Turned towards the windows.
- 11A
Window·Recommended
Single seat with its own aisle access.
- 11K
Window·Recommended
Single seat with its own aisle access.
- 32A
Window·Recommended
- 32K
Window·Recommended
- 39A
Window·Recommended
- 39K
Window·Recommended
- 43A
Window·Recommended
- 43K
Window·Recommended
- 07A
Window·Recommended
Single seat with its own aisle access.
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 | First Suites | Club World Suites | World Traveller Plus | World Traveller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 8 | 48 | 35 | 165 |
| Pitch | Not listed | 48" | 38" | 31" |
| Width | Expands to 29" in bed mode | 21" | 18.7" | 17.1" |
| Recline | Converts into a 79" long flat bed | Converts into a 79" long flat bed | 8" | 5" |
| Power | 110V universal AC (125W) | 110V universal AC (125W) | 110V universal AC (125W) | 110V universal AC (shared) |
| Screen | Static 23" HD touchscreen display, delivering content gate to gate | 18.5" touch screen display with noise cancelling headphones | Pivoting 12" HD touch screen display | Pivoting 10" HD touch screen display |
| Wi-Fi | Intelsat 2Ku satellite wifi | Intelsat 2Ku satellite wifi | Intelsat 2Ku satellite wifi | Intelsat 2Ku satellite wifi |
Boeing 787-10 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.
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