Which seats should you avoid on the Korean Air Boeing 787-9?

On the Korean Air Boeing 787-9: Rows 42-43, 56A-C, 56G-J, 57B-D, 57F-H: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing. 28F-J: Right beside the lavatory in front. Noise, smell and queuing. In all, 31 seats are rated avoid on this layout.

How many seats does the Korean Air Boeing 787-9 have?

The Korean Air Boeing 787-9 has 278 seats on this layout: 24 Business, 254 Economy.

What is the economy seat pitch on the Korean Air Boeing 787-9?

Economy seat pitch on the Korean Air Boeing 787-9 is 32 inches, and seats are 17.2 inches wide.

Which seats on the Korean Air Boeing 787-9 have no window?

On the Korean Air Boeing 787-9, 55A, 55J, 56A, 56J sit at the window position with no window.

Is there Wi-Fi on the Korean Air Boeing 787-9?

Yes, the Korean Air Boeing 787-9 has Wi-Fi: Inmarsat GX Aviation · Viasat Global Xpress Ka-band satellite wifi.

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Korean Air Boeing 787-9 Seat Map (278 seats)

Cabin layout

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Boeing 787-9

This version of the Korean Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner holds 24 business and 254 economy seats and features "Prestige Suites" seats in business class.

Updated October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Haul

Long Haul

Configuration

24J · 254Y

278seats

Business 24

Economy 254

Wi-Fi

Best

Inmarsat GX Aviation · Viasat Global Xpress Ka-band satellite wifi

Entertainment

The entertainment system carries audio and video on demand.

Seat classes

Prestige Suites

24 seats

Rows7 to 10

Pitch75"

Width21"

Recline180°

In-seat amenities

Power110V universal AC sockets

USBUSB-A

Screen18" 4K UHD touch screen display

Wi-FiViasat Global Xpress Ka-band satellite wifi

Twenty four Prestige Suites based on the B/E Aerospace Apex platform in a 2-2-2 layout and offering direct aisle access to/from each seat. B and H seats have an additional personal stowage "nook"

Economy

254 seats

Rows28 to 57

Pitch32"

Width17.2"

Recline118˚

In-seat amenities

Power110V universal AC

USBUSB-C (shared)

Screen13.3" 4K UHD touch screen display

Wi-FiViasat Global Xpress Ka-band satellite wifi

Adjustable headrest

Adjustable armrest

254 seats in a 3-3-3 layout and featuring adjustable headrests, and a bi-folding tray table with independent cup holder.

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Best seats on the Korean Air Boeing 787-9

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

The best seat on the Korean Air Boeing 787-9 is 10A. In Business, go for 10A or 10J; in Economy, 48A and 51A are recommended for a good window.

10A 10J 7A 7J 8A 8J
Business: Rated Recommended by travelers, best first.
48A 51A 51J 54A 54J
Economy: Rated Recommended by travelers, best first.

Every seat on the Korean Air Boeing 787-9, row by row

Business
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
7	A B D E H J	7A, 7B, 7D, 7E, 7H, 7J
8	A B D E H J	8A, 8B, 8D, 8E, 8H, 8J
9	A B D E H J	9A, 9B, 9D, 9E, 9H, 9J
10	A B D E H J	10A, 10B, 10D, 10E, 10H, 10J

Economy
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
28	D E F G H J		28F, 28G, 28H, 28J
29	A B C D E F G H J
30	A B C D E F G H J
31	A B C D E F G H J
32	A B C D E F G H J
33	A B C D E F G H J
34	A B C D E F G H J
35	A B C D E F G H J
36	A B C D E F G H J
37	A B C D E F G H J
38	A B C D E F G H J
39	A B C D E F G H J
40	A B C D E F G H J
41	A B C D E F G H J
42	A B C D E F G H J		42A, 42B, 42C, 42D, 42E, 42F, 42G, 42H, 42J
43	A B C G H J		43A, 43B, 43C, 43G, 43H, 43J
44	A B H J
45	A B C G H J
46	A B C D E F G H J
47	A B C D E F G H J
48	A B C D E F G H J	48A
49	A B C D E F G H J
50	A B C D E F G H J
51	A B C D E F G H J	51A, 51J
52	A B C D E F G H J
53	A B C D E F G H J
54	A B C D E F G H J	54A, 54J
55	A B C D E F G H J
56	A B C D E F G H J		56A, 56B, 56C, 56G, 56H, 56J
57	B C D E F G H		57B, 57C, 57D, 57F, 57G, 57H

Seat notes

7A, 7B, 7D, 7E, 7H, 7J, 8A, 8B, 8D, 8E +14 more: Single seat with its own aisle access.
28D, 28E, 28F, 28G, 28H, 28J, 29A, 29B, 29C, 44A +8 more: No underseat storage. Bulkhead in front.
28D, 28E, 28F: Roomy bulkhead, 70cm (28in) to the wall.
28D, 28E, 28F, 28G, 28H, 28J, 29A, 29B, 29C: Tray in the armrest, so a narrower seat.
28D, 28F, 46E: Bassinet position.
28D, 28F, 29A, 29B, 29C, 29G, 29H, 29J: Near the lavatory in front. Some noise and passing traffic.
28E, 28G, 46D, 46F: Bassinet position in front. Possible infant noise.
28F, 28G, 28H, 28J: Right beside the lavatory in front. Noise, smell and queuing.
28G, 28H, 28J: Roomy bulkhead, 66cm (26in) to the wall.
28G: Partial bulkhead (25%). Extra legroom on the left.
28H, 28J, 29A, 29B, 44A, 44J: Clear floor ahead, so you can leave without climbing past anyone.
29A, 29B, 29C: Roomy bulkhead, 74cm (29in) to the wall.
29A: Partial bulkhead (90%). Extra legroom on the left.
29C: Partial bulkhead (15%). Extra legroom.
30A, 30J, 31A, 31J, 32A, 32J, 33A, 33J, 34A, 34J +18 more: Above the wing, so little of the ground is in view.
34A, 34J, 47A, 47J, 50A, 50J, 53A, 53J, 55A, 55J: Window sits behind you. Lean back to see out.
41C, 41D, 41E, 41F, 41G, 56D, 56F, 57E: Near the lavatory behind. Some noise and passing traffic.
42A, 42B, 42C, 42D, 42E, 42F, 42G, 42H, 42J, 43A +17 more: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing.
44A, 44B, 44H, 44J, 45C, 45G, 46D, 46E, 46F: Extra legroom.
44A, 44B, 44H, 44J, 45C, 45G, 46D, 46E, 46F: Tray folds out of the armrest, with no seatback in front.
44A: Exit door L3 takes about some% of the seat width, starting 45cm (18in) in front.
44B, 44H, 57B, 57H: No seat alongside: room to the side, and the floor space next to you is yours.
44J: Exit door R3 takes about some% of the seat width, starting 50cm (20in) in front.
45C, 45G: Bassinet position nearby. Possible infant noise.
56A, 56J: No window. Cabin wall only.

Things to know before you pick

28D 29A 29B 29C 29G 29H+9 more
Travelers report door noise and queues near the lavatory.
34A 34J 47A 47J 50A 50J+4 more
The windows are misaligned or set back from the seat.
44A 44J
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	Prestige Suites	Economy
Seats	24	254
Pitch	75"	32"
Width	21"	17.2"
Recline	Converts into a 73" long flat bed	Forward articulation
Power	110V universal AC sockets	110V universal AC
Screen	18" 4K UHD touch screen display	13.3" 4K UHD touch screen display
Wi-Fi	Viasat Global Xpress Ka-band satellite wifi	Viasat Global Xpress Ka-band satellite wifi

How the Boeing 787-9 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.

32 in

Korean Air matches at least one of the 35 other airlines we can compare on the Boeing 787-9. They list 31 to 35 in.

Airlines with a published figure, roomiest first

Air Premia (309 seats)35 in
ANA (215 seats)34 in
ANA (246 seats)34 in
Korean Air (269 seats)33 in
Air Premia (320 seats)33 in
American Airlines (285 seats)32.5 in
Korean Air (278 seats)32 in

Show 29 more airlines

Aeroméxico32 in
Air New Zealand (302 seats)32 in
Air New Zealand (275 seats)32 in
China Southern (297 seats)32 in
China Southern (297 seats)32 in
China Southern (276 seats)32 in
Air India (296 seats)31.5 in
ANA (395 seats)31 in
ANA (375 seats)31 in
Air Canada31 in
Air China31 in
Air Europa (333 seats)31 in
Air Europa (339 seats)31 in
Air France31 in
Air India (299 seats)31 in
Air New Zealand (272 seats)31 in
Air New Zealand (214 seats)31 in
Alaska Airlines31 in
American Airlines (244 seats)31 in
Austrian Airlines31 in
British Airways (216 seats)31 in
British Airways (215 seats)31 in
China Eastern31 in
EVA Air (304 seats)31 in
EVA Air (278 seats)31 in
El Al (271 seats)31 in
El Al (293 seats)31 in
Ethiopian (315 seats)31 in
Ethiopian (315 seats)31 in

Not published by ANA, Air Premia, Air Tahiti Nui, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and Egyptair, so they are not in the list.

Seat width

Tied with others

Economy seat width: the space between the armrests.

17.2 in

Korean Air matches at least one of the 35 other airlines we can compare on the Boeing 787-9. They list 17 to 18 in.

Airlines with a published figure, roomiest first

China Southern (297 seats)18 in
China Southern (297 seats)18 in
China Southern (276 seats)18 in
Air France17.3 in
Korean Air (278 seats)17.2 in
Korean Air (269 seats)17.2 in

Show 30 more airlines

ANA (395 seats)17.1 in
ANA (375 seats)17.1 in
Aeroméxico17.1 in
Air Canada17.1 in
Air China17.1 in
Air Europa (333 seats)17.1 in
Air Europa (339 seats)17.1 in
Air India (299 seats)17.1 in
Air New Zealand (302 seats)17.1 in
Air New Zealand (275 seats)17.1 in
Air New Zealand (272 seats)17.1 in
Air New Zealand (214 seats)17.1 in
Air Premia (309 seats)17.1 in
Air Premia (320 seats)17.1 in
Alaska Airlines17.1 in
American Airlines (285 seats)17.1 in
American Airlines (244 seats)17.1 in
Austrian Airlines17.1 in
British Airways (216 seats)17.1 in
British Airways (215 seats)17.1 in
China Eastern17.1 in
EVA Air (304 seats)17.1 in
EVA Air (278 seats)17.1 in
El Al (271 seats)17.1 in
El Al (293 seats)17.1 in
Ethiopian (315 seats)17.1 in
Ethiopian (315 seats)17.1 in
ANA (215 seats)17 in
ANA (246 seats)17 in
Air India (296 seats)17 in

Not published by ANA, Air Premia, Air Tahiti Nui, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and Egyptair, so they are not in the list.

Other Boeing 787-9 seat maps

Fitted differently by 52 other airlines. Tick a map to compare it side by side.

All airlines

	Cabins
Korean AirThis page KE · Lie-flat Business, Economy 278 seats · 17.2" wide · 118" recline	Lie-flat Business 24 · Economy 254	32"	17.2"	118"	278
Aeroméxico AM · Lie-flat Business, Economy 274 seats · 17.1" wide · 3" recline	Lie-flat Business 36 · Economy 238	32"	17.1"	3"	274
Air Canada AC · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 298 seats · 17.1" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 30 · Premium 21 · Economy 247	31"	17.1"	5"	298
Air China CA · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 293 seats · 17.1" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 30 · Premium 34 · Economy 229	31"	17.1"	5"	293
Air Europa UX · Lie-flat Business, Economy 333 seats · 17.1" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 30 · Economy 303	31"	17.1"	5"	333
Air Europa UX · Lie-flat Business, Economy 339 seats · 17.1" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 32 · Economy 307	31"	17.1"	5"	339
Air France AF · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 279 seats · 17.3" wide · 118" recline	Lie-flat Business 30 · Premium 21 · Economy 228	31"	17.3"	118"	279
ANA NH · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 215 seats · 17" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 48 · Premium 21 · Economy 146	34"+2"+2" more	17"	5"	215
ANA NH · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 246 seats · 17" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 40 · Premium 14 · Economy 192	34"+2"+2" more	17"	5"	246
ANA NH · Business, Economy 395 seats · 17.1" wide · 3" recline	Business 18 · Economy 377	31"	17.1"	3"	395
ANA NH · Business, Premium, Economy 206 seats	Business 48 · Premium 21 · Economy 137	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	206
ANA NH · Business, Economy 375 seats · 17.1" wide · 3" recline	Business 28 · Economy 347	31"	17.1"	3"	375
Korean Air KE · Lie-flat Business, Economy 269 seats · 17.2" wide · 118" recline	Lie-flat Business 24 · Economy 245	33"+1"+1" more	17.2"	118"	269

Legroom, seat width and recline are for economy seats.

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24J · 245Y

Business: 24J
Economy: 245Y

This version of the Korean Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner holds 24 business and 245 economy seats and features "Prestige Suites" seats in business class

24J · 254Y

Business: 24J
Economy: 254Y

This version of the Korean Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner holds 24 business and 254 economy seats and features "Prestige Suites" seats in business class.