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

On the Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300: Rows 26-27, 42H, 42K, 43F, 43G, 44F, 44G: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing. 28D-G: Right beside the lavatory in front. Noise, smell and queuing. 10A, 10K: No window. Cabin wall only. In all, 26 seats are rated avoid on this layout.

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

The Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 has 290 seats on this layout: 27 Business, 263 Economy.

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

Economy seat pitch on the Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 is 32 inches, and seats are 18 inches wide.

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

On the Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300, 10A, 10K, 14A, 14K sit at the window position with no window.

Is there Wi-Fi on the Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300?

Yes, the Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 has Wi-Fi: On-board wifi is being gradually being fitted to this aircraft type.

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Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 seat map

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The Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 holds 27 business and 263 economy seats

Updated October 30, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Haul

Long Haul

Configuration

27J · 263Y

290seats

Business 27

Economy 263

Wi-Fi

Not rated

On-board wifi is being gradually being fitted to this aircraft type

Entertainment

Panasonic eX2 carries audio and video on demand.

Seat classes

Business

27 seats

Rows1 to 7

Pitch43"

Width20.6"

Recline180°

In-seat amenities

Power115V universal AC

USBUSB-A

Screen16" HD touch screen display

Wi-FiOn-board wifi is being gradually being fitted to this aircraft type

Air vent

Adjustable headrest

The cabin holds twenty-seven Thompson Aero Vantage seats.

Economy

263 seats

Rows9 to 44

Pitch32"

Width18”

Recline6"

In-seat amenities

Power115V universal AC

USBUSB-A

Screen9" HD touch screen display

Wi-FiOn-board wifi is being gradually being fitted to this aircraft type

Air vent

Adjustable headrest

Adjustable armrest

263 Weber 5751 slimline seats usually in a 2-4-2 layout.

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Best seats on the Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300

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

The best seat on the Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 is 2A. In Business, go for 2A or 4A; in Economy, 30A and 30K are recommended for a good window.

2A 4A 4K 5A 1A 1K
Business: Rated Recommended by travelers, best first.
30A 30K 32A 32K 41A 43A
Economy: Rated Recommended by travelers, best first.

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

Business
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
1	A D G K	1A, 1D, 1G, 1K
2	A D G H K	2A, 2D, 2G
4	A D G K	4A, 4D, 4G, 4K
5	A D G H K	5A, 5D, 5G
6	A D G K	6A, 6D, 6G, 6K
7	A D G H K	7A, 7D, 7G

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

Seat notes

1A, 1D, 1G, 1K, 2A, 2D, 2G, 4A, 4D, 4G +11 more: Single seat with its own aisle access.
9A, 9C, 9D, 9E, 9F, 9G, 9H, 9K, 11A, 11C +17 more: No underseat storage. Bulkhead in front.
9A, 9C: Roomy bulkhead, 72cm (28in) to the wall.
9A, 9E, 9F, 9K, 12E, 28A, 28K: Clear floor ahead, so you can leave without climbing past anyone.
9A, 9C, 9D, 9E, 9F, 9G, 9H, 9K, 11A, 11C +10 more: Tray in the armrest, so a narrower seat.
9D, 9E, 9F, 9G: Roomy bulkhead, 79cm (31in) to the wall.
9D: Partial bulkhead (45%). Extra legroom on the left.
9G: Partial bulkhead (40%). Extra legroom on the right.
9H, 9K: Roomy bulkhead, 69cm (27in) to the wall.
10A, 10K: No window. Cabin wall only.
10A, 10C, 10D, 10E, 10F, 10G, 10H, 10K: Pitch about 36". 4" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
10D, 10E, 10F, 10G: Galley behind. Noise and light during meal service.
11A, 11C, 11H, 11K, 12D, 12E, 12F, 12G, 28A, 28C +9 more: Extra legroom.
11A, 11K, 12E, 28D, 28F: Bassinet position.
11C, 11H, 12D, 12F, 12G, 28E, 28G: Bassinet position in front. Possible infant noise.
12A, 12K, 14A, 14K, 15A, 15K, 16A, 16K, 17A, 17K +18 more: Above the wing, so little of the ground is in view.
14A, 14K, 24A, 24K, 35A, 35K: Window sits behind you. Lean back to see out.
25A, 25C, 25H, 25K, 41H, 41K, 42F, 42G, 43D, 44D: Near the lavatory behind. Some noise and passing traffic.
26A, 26C, 26D, 26E, 26F, 26G, 26H, 26K, 27D, 27E +10 more: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing.
28A, 28C, 28H, 28K, 40D, 40F, 40G: Tray folds out of the armrest, with no seatback in front.
28A: Exit door L3 takes about some% of the seat width, starting 35cm (14in) in front.
28A, 28C, 28H, 28K, 29D, 29E, 29F, 29G: Near the lavatory in front. Some noise and passing traffic.
28D: Partial bulkhead (85%). Extra legroom on the left.
28D, 28E, 28F, 28G: Right beside the lavatory in front. Noise, smell and queuing.
28G: Partial bulkhead (80%). Extra legroom on the right.
28K: Exit door R3 takes about 45% of the seat width, 35cm (14in) in front.
38A: Pitch about 35". 2" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
38K: Pitch about 35". 3" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

Things to know before you pick

25A 25C 25H 25K 28A 28C+12 more
Travelers report door noise and queues near the lavatory.
14A 14K 24A 24K 35A 35K
The windows are misaligned or set back from the seat.
10D 10E 10F 10G
Travelers report galley noise and light.
28A 28K
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	27	263
Pitch	43"	Rows 9 and 10: 36"
Width	20.6"	18”
Recline	Converts into 76" long flat bed	6"
Power	115V universal AC	115V universal AC
Screen	16" HD touch screen display	9" HD touch screen display
Wi-Fi	On-board wifi is being gradually being fitted to this aircraft type	On-board wifi is being gradually being fitted to this aircraft type

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.

32 in

Malaysia Airlines matches at least one of the 30 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
Malaysia Airlines32 in
Air Canada (285 seats)32 in
AirAsia (309 seats)32 in
AirAsia (285 seats)32 in
Cathay Pacific (280 seats)32 in

Show 25 more airlines

Cathay Pacific (307 seats)32 in
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 Airlines (313 seats)31 in
China Eastern (294 seats)31 in
Fiji Airways31 in
Finnair31 in
AirAsia (377 seats)30 in

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

Seat width

Tied with others

Economy seat width: the space between the armrests.

18 in

Malaysia Airlines matches at least one of the 31 other airlines we can compare on the Airbus A330-300. They list 16.5 to 18 in.

Airlines with a published figure, roomiest first

Malaysia Airlines18 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

Show 26 more airlines

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 Airlines (313 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 Air Caraïbes, Air Transat, Asiana Airlines, Batik Air, China Airlines, Discover Airlines, and Egyptair, 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
Malaysia AirlinesThis page MH · Lie-flat Business, Economy 290 seats · 18" wide · 6" recline	Lie-flat Business 27 · Economy 263	32"	18"	6"	290
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"	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
AirAsia AK · Lie-flat Business, Economy 309 seats · 18" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 18 · Economy 291	32"	18"	5"	309