Which seats should you avoid on the China Airlines Airbus A330-300?

On the China Airlines Airbus A330-300: 6J, 6K: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing. Rows 25-26, 41A, 41B, 42D, 43D, 43E: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing. 12A, 12K: No window. Cabin wall only. In all, 25 seats are rated avoid on this layout.

How many seats does the China Airlines Airbus A330-300 have?

The China Airlines Airbus A330-300 has 313 seats on this layout: 36 Business, 277 Economy.

What is the economy seat pitch on the China Airlines Airbus A330-300?

Economy seat pitch on the China Airlines Airbus A330-300 is 31 inches, and seats are 18 inches wide.

Which seats on the China Airlines Airbus A330-300 have no window?

On the China Airlines Airbus A330-300, 12A, 12K sit at the window position with no window.

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China Airlines Airbus A330-300 Seat Map (313 seats)

Cabin layout

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Airbus A330-300

Airbus A330-302

This version of the China Airlines Airbus A330-300 holds 36 business and 277 economy seats

Updated October 30, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Haul

Long Haul

Configuration

36J · 277Y

313seats

Business 36

Economy 277

Entertainment

Audio and video on demand.

Seat classes

Business

36 seats

Rows1 to 6

Pitch52"

Width20"

Recline160º

In-seat amenities

Power110V universal AC

Screen10" touch screen display

Adjustable headrest

Thirty-six Weber 7800 recliner seats in a 2-2-2 layout.

Economy

277 seats

Rows7 to 44

Pitch31"

Width18"

Recline3"

In-seat amenities

Power110V universal AC

Screen8" touch screen display

Adjustable headrest

Adjustable armrest

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Best seats on the China Airlines Airbus A330-300

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

The best seat on the China Airlines Airbus A330-300 is 2A. In Business, go for 2A or 2K; in Economy, 31A and 31K are recommended for a good window.

2A 2K 4A 4K 6A 1D
Business: Rated Recommended by travelers, best first.
31A 31K 33A 33K 35A 35K
Economy: Rated Recommended by travelers, best first.

Every seat on the China Airlines Airbus A330-300, row by row

Business
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
1	A B D G J K	1D
2	A B D G J K	2A, 2D, 2G, 2K
3	A B D G J K	3D, 3G
4	A B D G J K	4A, 4D, 4G, 4K
5	A B D G J K	5D, 5G
6	A B D G J K	6A, 6D, 6G	6J, 6K

Economy
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
7	A B J K
8	A B D E F G J K
9	A B D E F G J K
10	A B D E F G J K
11	A B D E F G J K
12	A B D E F G J K		12A, 12K
14	A B D E F G J K
15	A B D E F G J K
16	A B D E F G J K
17	A B D E F G J K
18	A B D E F G J K
19	A B D E F G J K
20	A B D E F G J K
21	A B D E F G J K
22	A B D E F G J K
23	A B D E F G J K
24	A B D E F G J K
25	A B D E F G J K		25A, 25B, 25D, 25E, 25F, 25G, 25J, 25K
26	D E F G J K		26D, 26E, 26F, 26G, 26J, 26K
27	A B D E F G J K
28	A B D E F G J K
29	A B D E F G J K
30	A B D E F G J K
31	A B D E F G J K	31A, 31K
32	A B D E F G J K
33	A B D E F G J K	33A, 33K
34	A B D E F G J K
35	A B D E F G J K	35A, 35K
36	A B D E F G J K
37	A B D E F G J K	37A, 37K
38	A B D E F G J K
39	A B D E F G J K	39A, 39K
40	A B D E G J K	40G
41	A B D E G J K	41G, 41K	41A, 41B
42	D E G J K		42D
43	D E G J K	43K	43D, 43E
44	D E G		44D, 44E

Seat notes

1A, 1B, 1D, 1G, 1J, 1K, 7A, 7B, 7J, 7K +12 more: Extra legroom.
1A, 1D, 1K, 8D, 8G, 27E, 27F: Bassinet position.
1B, 1G, 1J, 8E, 8F, 27D, 27G, 28E, 28F: Bassinet position in front. Possible infant noise.
1D, 1G, 2D, 2G, 3D, 3G, 4D, 4G, 5D, 5G +2 more: Single seat with its own aisle access.
6J, 6K, 25A, 25B, 25D, 25E, 25F, 25G, 25J, 25K +11 more: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing.
7A, 7B, 7J, 7K, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 27A, 27B +6 more: No underseat storage. Bulkhead in front.
7A, 7K, 8F, 27A, 27K: Clear floor ahead, so you can leave without climbing past anyone.
7A, 7B, 7J, 7K, 27A, 27B, 27J, 27K: Tray folds out of the armrest, with no seatback in front.
7B, 7J: Bassinet position nearby. Possible infant noise.
8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 27D, 27E, 27F, 27G: Tray in the armrest, so a narrower seat.
8D: Partial bulkhead (80%). Extra legroom on the left.
8G: Partial bulkhead (80%). Extra legroom on the right.
12A, 12K: No window. Cabin wall only.
14A, 14K, 15A, 15K, 16A, 16K, 17A, 17K, 18A, 18K +14 more: Above the wing, so little of the ground is in view.
24A, 24B, 24J, 24K, 40A, 40B, 41D, 42E, 43G: Near the lavatory behind. Some noise and passing traffic.
24A, 24K, 28A, 28K: Window sits behind you. Lean back to see out.
27D, 27E, 27F, 27G, 44G: Near the lavatory in front. Some noise and passing traffic.
27G: Partial bulkhead (95%). Extra legroom on the right.
27K: Exit door R3 takes about some% of the seat width, starting 50cm (20in) in front.
40G: No seat alongside: room to the side, and the floor space next to you is yours.
41G: No seat alongside, so there is room to the side.
44D, 44E: Right beside the lavatory in front. Noise, smell and queuing.

Things to know before you pick

24A 24B 24J 24K 27D 27E+8 more
Travelers report door noise and queues near the lavatory.
24A 24K 28A 28K
The windows are misaligned or set back from the seat.
27K
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	Business	Economy
Seats	36	277
Pitch	52"	31"
Width	20"	18"
Recline	160º	3"
Power	110V universal AC	110V universal AC
Screen	10" touch screen display	8" touch screen display

How the Airbus A330-300 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

China Airlines matches at least one of the 29 other airlines we can compare on the Airbus A330-300. They list 30 to 33.5 in.

Airlines with a published figure, roomiest first

Air Macau33.5 in
Air Canada (285 seats)32 in
AirAsia (309 seats)32 in
AirAsia (285 seats)32 in
Cathay Pacific (280 seats)32 in
Cathay Pacific (307 seats)32 in
China Airlines (313 seats)31 in

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Cathay Pacific (262 seats)32 in
Cathay Pacific (293 seats)32 in
Cathay Pacific (251 seats)32 in
Cathay Pacific (317 seats)32 in
China Eastern (300 seats)32 in
China Southern (275 seats)32 in
China Southern (286 seats)32 in
Delta Air Lines32 in
EVA Air (309 seats)32 in
EVA Air (309 seats)32 in
AirAsia (367 seats)31.5 in
Aer Lingus (317 seats)31 in
Aer Lingus (313 seats)31 in
Air Canada (297 seats)31 in
Air China (301 seats)31 in
Air China (311 seats)31 in
Brussels Airlines (295 seats)31 in
Brussels Airlines (295 seats)31 in
Brussels Airlines (285 seats)31 in
China Eastern (294 seats)31 in
Fiji Airways31 in
Finnair31 in
AirAsia (377 seats)30 in

Not published by China Airlines, Air Caraïbes, Air Transat, Asiana Airlines, Batik Air, Discover Airlines, Egyptair, and Garuda Indonesia, so they are not in the list.

Seat width

Tied with others

Economy seat width: the space between the armrests.

18 in

China Airlines matches at least one of the 30 other airlines we can compare on the Airbus A330-300. They list 16.5 to 18 in.

Airlines with a published figure, roomiest first

China Airlines (313 seats)18 in
Aer Lingus (317 seats)18 in
Aer Lingus (313 seats)18 in
Air Canada (297 seats)18 in
Air Canada (285 seats)18 in
Air China (301 seats)18 in

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Air China (311 seats)18 in
Air Macau18 in
AirAsia (309 seats)18 in
AirAsia (285 seats)18 in
Brussels Airlines (295 seats)18 in
Brussels Airlines (295 seats)18 in
Brussels Airlines (285 seats)18 in
Cathay Pacific (280 seats)18 in
Cathay Pacific (307 seats)18 in
Cathay Pacific (262 seats)18 in
Cathay Pacific (293 seats)18 in
Cathay Pacific (251 seats)18 in
Cathay Pacific (317 seats)18 in
China Eastern (294 seats)18 in
China Southern (275 seats)18 in
China Southern (286 seats)18 in
Delta Air Lines18 in
Discover Airlines (288 seats)18 in
EVA Air (309 seats)18 in
EVA Air (309 seats)18 in
Fiji Airways18 in
Finnair18 in
China Eastern (300 seats)17.8 in
AirAsia (377 seats)16.5 in
AirAsia (367 seats)16.5 in

Not published by China Airlines, Air Caraïbes, Air Transat, Asiana Airlines, Batik Air, Discover Airlines, Egyptair, and Garuda Indonesia, so they are not in the list.

Other Airbus A330-300 seat maps

Fitted differently by 43 other airlines. Tick a map to compare it side by side.

All airlines

	Cabins
China AirlinesThis page CI · Business, Economy 313 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 36 · Economy 277	31"	18"	3"	313
Aer Lingus EI · Lie-flat Business, Economy 317 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Lie-flat Business 30 · Economy 287	31"	18"	3"	317
Aer Lingus EI · Lie-flat Business, Economy 313 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Lie-flat Business 30 · Economy 283	31"	18"	3"	313
Air Canada AC · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 297 seats · 18" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 32 · Premium 24 · Economy 241	31"	18"	5"	297
Air Canada AC · Lie-flat Premium, Economy 285 seats · 18" wide · 6" recline	Lie-flat Premium 30 · Economy 255	32"+1"+1" more	18"	6"	285
Air Caraïbes TX · Business, Premium, Economy 354 seats	Business 12 · Premium 35 · Economy 307	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	354
Air China CA · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 301 seats · 18" wide · 105" recline	Lie-flat Business 30 · Premium 16 · Economy 255	31"	18"	105"	301
Air China CA · Business, Premium, Economy 311 seats · 18" wide · 101" recline	Business 36 · Premium 20 · Economy 255	31"	18"	101"	311
Air Macau NX · Lie-flat Business, Economy 301 seats · 18" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 30 · Economy 271	31-36"	18"	5"	301
Air Transat TS · Business, Economy 346 seats	Business 12 · Economy 334	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	346
AirAsia AK · Business, Economy 377 seats · 16.5" wide · 3" recline	Business 12 · Economy 365	30"	16.5"	3"	377
AirAsia AK · Economy 367 seats · 16.5" wide · 3" recline	Economy 367	30-33"	16.5"	3"	367
China Airlines CI · Business, Economy 307 seats	Business 30 · Economy 277	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	307

Legroom, seat width and recline are for economy seats.

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