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Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 Seat Map: Best & Worst Seats

Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 cabin layout and seating plan

Cabin layout

50J · 230Y280 seats
Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 seat map
Cathay PacificCXRegional

Airbus A330-300

Airbus A330-343

This version of the Cathay Pacific A330-300 (type 33A) holds 50 business and 230 economy seats (regional config)

Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer
Airbus
Body
Wide body
Haul
Long Haul

Configuration

50J · 230Y
280seats
Business 50
Economy 230
Wi-Fi
Not rated
Inmarsat in-flight satellite wifi service (currently being rolled out)
Entertainment
StudioCX, running on Panasonic eX2 hardware.

Seat classes

Business
50 seats
Rows11 to 20
Pitch45"
Width21"
Recline9.5"
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal ACUSBUSBUSB-AScreenScreen12.1" HD touch screen display Rows 11 and 12: 15.4"Wi-FiWi-FiInmarsat in-flight satellite wifi service (currently being rolled out)Adjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

Eight Safran Cirrus II seats in a 1-2-1 layout at rows 11 and 12, with direct access to the aisle and featured a retractable bi-folding table, and secure low-level stowage for small personal items. Forty-two Recaro CL5510 recliner seats in a 2-2-2 layout at rows 14 to 20.

Economy
230 seats
Rows39 to 76
Pitch32"
Width18"
Recline4"
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal ACUSBUSBUSB-AScreenScreen9" touch screen displayWi-FiWi-FiInmarsat in-flight satellite wifi service (currently being rolled out)Adjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

230 Weber 5751 seats in a 2-4-2 layout across two cabins. Every one has an adjustable head-rest, a bi-fold tray table with cup holder.

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Best seats on the Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 seat map.

The best seat on the Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 is 15A. In Business, go for 15A or 15K; in Economy, 61A and 61K are recommended for a good window.

Cabin
Position
  • 15A

    Window·Recommended

  • 15K

    Window·Recommended

  • 61A

    Window·Recommended

  • 61K

    Window·Recommended

  • 11A

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 11K

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 11D

    Middle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 11G

    Middle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 12D

    Middle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 12G

    Middle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 14D

    Aisle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 14G

    Aisle·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.

SpecBusinessEconomy
Seats50230
PitchRows 11 and 12: 47"32"
WidthRows 11 and 12: 20"18"
ReclineRows 11 and 12 convert into a 75" long flat bed4"
Power110V universal AC110V universal AC
Screen12.1" HD touch screen display Rows 11 and 12: 15.4"9" touch screen display
Wi-FiInmarsat in-flight satellite wifi service (currently being rolled out)Inmarsat in-flight satellite wifi service (currently being rolled out)

Airbus A330-300 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 6 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.

50J · 230Y

Business
50J
Economy
230Y

This version of the Cathay Pacific A330-300 (type 33A) holds 50 business and 230 economy seats (regional config)

42J · 265Y

Business
42J
Economy
265Y

This version of the Cathay Pacific A330-300 (type 33B) holds 42 business and 265 economy seats (regional config)

39J · 223Y

Business
39J
Economy
223Y

This version of the Cathay Pacific A330-300 (type 33E) holds 39 business and 223 economy seats and features Safran Cirrus II seats in business class

28J · 265Y

Business
28J
Economy
265Y

This version of the Cathay Pacific A330-300 (type 33J) holds 28 business and 265 economy seats and features Safran Cirrus II seats in business class

39J · 21W · 191Y

Business
39J
Premium Economy
21W
Economy
191Y

This version of the Cathay Pacific A330-300 (type 33K) holds 39 business, 21 premium economy and 191 economy seats and features Safran Cirrus II seats in business class

24J · 293Y

Business
24J
Economy
293Y

This version of the Cathay Pacific A330-300 (type 33P) holds 24 business and 293 economy seats (regional config)

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