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Qantas Airbus A321XLR Seat Map (197 seats)

Qantas Airbus A321XLR cabin layout and seating plan

Cabin layout

20J · 177Y197 seats
Qantas Airbus A321XLR seat map
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Airbus A321XLR

Airbus A321-271NY

This version of the Qantas Airbus A321XLR holds 20 business and 177 economy seats. It features the latest Airbus Airspace interiors which include wider cabins and larger overhead lockers.

Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer
Airbus
Body
Narrow body
Haul
Long Haul

Configuration

20J · 177Y
197seats
Business 20
Economy 177
Wi-Fi
Best
Viasat Ka-band
Entertainment
Audio and video streamed to your own phone or tablet.

Seat classes

Business
20 seats
Rows1 to 5
Pitch37"
Width21"
Recline5"
In-seat amenities
USBUSBUSB-A and USB-C (60W)Air ventAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrest

Twenty Recaro recliner seats styled by David Caon in a 2-2 layout, featuring a tablet holder, swing-out calf rest and footrest, an adjustable headrest, and a retractable bi-folding table.

Economy
177 seats
Rows6 to 35
Pitch30"
Width18"
Recline3"
In-seat amenities
USBUSBUSB-A and USB-C (60W)Air ventAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

177 Recaro seats styled by David Caon in a 3-3 layout and feature an adjustable headrest and tablet holder.

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Best seats on the Qantas Airbus A321XLR

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Qantas Airbus A321XLR seat map.

The best seat on the Qantas Airbus A321XLR is 03A. In Business, go for 03A or 03F; in Economy, 11A and 11F are recommended for a good window.

Cabin
Position
  • 03A

    Window·Recommended

  • 03F

    Window·Recommended

  • 11A

    Window·Recommended

  • 11F

    Window·Recommended

  • 19F

    Window·Recommended

  • 21F

    Window·Recommended

  • 27A

    Window·Recommended

  • 28F

    Window·Recommended

  • 29A

    Window·Recommended

  • 30F

    Window·Recommended

  • 01A

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 01F

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

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
Seats20177
Pitch37"Rows 6, 7, 16, 17, and 18: 35"
Width21"18"
Recline5"3"
PowerUSB-A and USB-C (60W)USB-A and USB-C (60W)

Airbus A321XLR 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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The 2 cabin layouts on this aircraft

This airline flies the same aircraft in more than one cabin layout. Here is what separates them, so you know which one you are looking at before you pick a seat.

20J · 180Y

Business
20J
Economy
180Y

This version of the Qantas Airbus A321 XLR holds 20 business and 180 economy seats which features the latest Airbus Airspace interiors which include wider cabins and larger overhead lockers.

20J · 177Y

Business
20J
Economy
177Y

This version of the Qantas Airbus A321XLR holds 20 business and 177 economy seats. It features the latest Airbus Airspace interiors which include wider cabins and larger overhead lockers.

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