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China Southern Boeing 787-9 Seat Map

China Southern Boeing 787-9 cabin layout and seating plan

28J · 28W · 220Y276 seats
China Southern Boeing 787-9 seat map
Business, Rows 5-11
Premium Economy, Rows 25-28
Economy, Rows 31-65
China SouthernCZVantage XL

Boeing 787-9

Boeing 787-9

The China Southern Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (type 78Z) is configured 28J 28W 220M.

Last verified 2026-08-17

Manufacturer
Boeing
Body
Wide body
Haul
Long Haul

Configuration

28J · 28W · 220Y
276seats
Business 28
Premium Economy 28
Economy 220
Wi-Fi
Better
Panasonic eXConnect Ku-band · Panasonic Avionics eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi
Entertainment
Panasonic eX3 system delivering audio/visual content to individual screens

Top seat picks

31B31C31H31J
  • No underseat storage. Bulkhead in front.
  • Extra legroom.
  • Roomy bulkhead, 79cm (31in) to the wall.
  • Tray in the armrest, so a narrower seat.

Seat classes

Business
28 seats
Rows5 to 11
Pitch45"
Width23"
Recline180°
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal ACUSBUSBUSB-AScreenScreen16" HD touch screen displayWi-FiWi-FiPanasonic Avionics eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifiAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrest

Twenty-eight Thompson Aero Vantage XL seats arranged in a staggered 1-2-1 pattern

Premium Economy
28 seats
Rows25 to 28
Pitch38"
Width19"
Recline7"
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal ACUSBUSBUSB-AScreenScreen13" HD touch screen displayWi-FiWi-FiPanasonic Avionics eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifiAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

Twenty-eight Collins Aerospace MiQ seats arranged 2-3-2

Economy
220 seats
Rows31 to 65
Pitch32"
Width18"
Recline6"
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal AC (shared)USBUSBUSB-AScreenScreen12" HD touch screen displayWi-FiWi-FiPanasonic Avionics eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifiAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

220 Collins Aerospace Pinnacle seats arranged 3-3-3

Seat ratings

Recommended
4
Caution
21
Avoid
33
Standard
218
Seat insights

The best seats on this aircraft

Ranked from the per-seat ratings, window alignment, and cabin data for this exact configuration.

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Cabin
Position
  • 31B

    Middle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 31C

    Aisle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 31H

    Aisle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 31J

    Middle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 08C

    Window·Standard

  • 08H

    Window·Standard

  • 09A

    Window·Standard

  • 09K

    Window·Standard

  • 05A

    Window·Standard

  • 06C

    Window·Standard

  • 06H

    Window·Standard

  • 07A

    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.

SpecBusinessPremium EconomyEconomy
Seats2828220
Pitch45"38"32"
Width23"19"18"
ReclineConverts into a flat bed7"6"
Power110V universal AC110V universal AC110V universal AC (shared)
Screen16" HD touch screen display13" HD touch screen display12" HD touch screen display
Wi-FiPanasonic Avionics eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifiPanasonic Avionics eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifiPanasonic Avionics eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi

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.

Other Boeing 787-9 seat maps

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China Southern

The map above

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Air Tahiti Nui

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Egyptair

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El Al

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Ethiopian

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EVA Air

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Hainan Airlines

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Japan Airlines

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KLM

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LATAM

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Neos

Boeing 787-935528W · 327YSeat map

Oman Air

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Riyadh Air

Boeing 787-928830J · 258YSeat map

Royal Air Maroc

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Royal Jordanian

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Shanghai Airlines

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United Airlines

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Vietnam Airlines

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