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Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 Seat Map: Best & Worst Seats

Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 cabin layout and seating plan

26J · 256Y282 seats
Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 seat map
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Boeing 787-9

Gulf Air's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner holds 26 business and 256 economy seats

Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer
Boeing
Body
Wide body
Haul
Long Haul

Configuration

26J · 256Y
282seats
Business 26
Economy 256
Wi-Fi
Best
Thales GX Ka-band wifi
Entertainment
Thales AVANT carries audio and video on demand.

Seat classes

Falcon Gold
26 seats
Rows1 to 5
Width22"
Recline180°
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal ACUSBUSBTwo USB-AScreenScreen21.5" HD touch screen displayWi-FiWi-FiThales GX Ka-band wifi

Twenty-six Tangerine modified Collins Aerospace Apex seats, which have stacked armrests.

Economy
256 seats
Rows20 to 54
Pitch32"
Width17.1"
Recline3"
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal ACUSBUSBUSB-AScreenScreen10" HD touch screen displayWi-FiWi-FiThales GX Ka-band wifiAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

256 Recaro CL3710 seats in a 3-3-3 layout.

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Seat insights

Best seats on the Gulf Air Boeing 787-9

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

The best seat on the Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 is 01D.

Cabin
Position
  • 01D

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 01G

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 02D

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 02G

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 03D

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 03G

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 04D

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 04G

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 05D

    Aisle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 05G

    Aisle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 02A

    Window·Standard

  • 02K

    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.

SpecFalcon GoldEconomy
Seats26256
PitchNot listed32"
WidthExpands to 25.5" in bed mode17.1"
ReclineConverts into 78" long flat bed3"
Power110V universal AC110V universal AC
Screen21.5" HD touch screen display10" HD touch screen display
Wi-FiThales GX Ka-band wifiThales GX Ka-band 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.

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