Shanghai Airlines Boeing 787-9 Seat Map: Best & Worst Seats
Shanghai Airlines Boeing 787-9 cabin layout and seating plan
Boeing 787-9
The Shanghai Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner holds 30 business, 28 premium economy and 227 economy seats
Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge
Configuration
Seat classes
Power110V universal AC
USBUSB-A
Screen18" touch screen HD display; row 1: 32"
Wi-FiPanasonic Avionics eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi. VPN required to access Google and Facebook etc
Privacy doorThirty Thompson Aero Vantage XL seats in a staggered 1-2-1 layout featuring privacy doors. There is an a djustable divider screen between the D and G seats. Row 1 seats are marketed as Business Plus and have a larger footprint, a personal locker, and ambient mini-bar.
Power110V universal ACUSBTwo USB-AScreen13.3" HD touch screen displayWi-FiPanasonic Avionics eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi. VPN required to access Google and Facebook etc
Adjustable headrestTwenty-eight Collins Aerospace MiQ seats in a 2-3-2 layout, featuring a leg and foot rest.
Power110V universal ACUSBUSB-AScreen11.7" HD touch screen displayWi-FiPanasonic Avionics eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi. VPN required to access Google and Facebook etcAdjustable headrest
Adjustable armrest227 seats in a 3-3-3 layout across two cabins.
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Best seats on the Shanghai Airlines Boeing 787-9
Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Shanghai Airlines Boeing 787-9 seat map.
The best seat on the Shanghai Airlines Boeing 787-9 is 6A. In Business, go for 6A or 6L; in Economy, 66A and 66L are recommended for a good window.
- 6A
Window·Recommended
Single seat with its own aisle access.
- 6L
Window·Recommended
Single seat with its own aisle access.
- 66A
Window·Recommended
- 66L
Window·Recommended
- 69A
Window·Recommended
- 69L
Middle·Recommended
- 1A
Window·Recommended
Extra legroom.
- 1L
Window·Recommended
Extra legroom.
- 7A
Window·Recommended
Single seat with its own aisle access.
- 7L
Window·Recommended
Single seat with its own aisle access.
- 8A
Window·Recommended
Single seat with its own aisle access.
- 8L
Window·Recommended
Single seat with its own aisle access.
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 | Premium Economy | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 30 | 28 | 227 |
| Pitch | Not listed | 38" | 31" |
| Width | 23" | 19" | 17.1" |
| Recline | Seat converts into a flat bed | 7" | 3" |
| Power | 110V universal AC | 110V universal AC | 110V universal AC |
| Screen | 18" touch screen HD display; row 1: 32" | 13.3" HD touch screen display | 11.7" HD touch screen display |
| Wi-Fi | Panasonic Avionics eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi. VPN required to access Google and Facebook etc | Panasonic Avionics eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi. VPN required to access Google and Facebook etc | Panasonic Avionics eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi. VPN required to access Google and Facebook etc |
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
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
Measured across the seat cushion between the inner edges of the armrests.
Seat recline
How far the seat tilts back from upright, measured as the travel at the headrest.
In-seat amenities
Adjustable armrest
Adjustable headrest
Air vent
Seatback screen
Streaming to device
Wi-Fi
Power outlet
USB port
Wireless charging
Bluetooth audio
Privacy door
Cabin features
Galley
Lavatory
Accessible lavatory
Washlet lavatory
Bar or lounge
Bassinet position
Prayer area
Snack station
Service animal seating
Peanut-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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