Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-8 Seat Map: Best & Worst Seats

Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-8 cabin layout and seating plan

36J · 177Y213 seats
Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-8 seat map
Hainan AirlinesHUAura Lite

Boeing 787-8

The Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner holds 36 business and 177 economy seats and features Zodiac Aura Lite seats in Business Class

Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer
Boeing
Body
Wide body
Haul
Long Haul

Configuration

36J · 177Y
213seats
Business 36
Economy 177

Seat classes

Business
36 seats
Rows11 to 18
Economy
177 seats
Rows31 to 51

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Best seats on the Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-8

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-8 seat map.

The best seat on the Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-8 is 11D. In Business, go for 11D or 11G; in Economy, 49A is recommended.

Cabin
Position
  • 49A

    Window·Recommended

    No seat alongside: room to the side, and the floor space next to you is yours.

  • 11D

    Aisle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 11G

    Aisle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 12D

    Aisle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 12G

    Aisle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 15D

    Aisle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 15G

    Aisle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 16D

    Aisle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 16G

    Aisle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 17D

    Aisle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 17G

    Aisle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 11A

    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.

SpecBusinessEconomy
Seats36177

Boeing 787-8 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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Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-8 seat map questions

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