Shanghai Airlines Boeing 787-9 Seat Map
Shanghai Airlines Boeing 787-9 cabin layout and seating plan

Boeing 787-9
The Shanghai Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is configured 30J 28W 227M
Last verified 2026-08-17
Configuration
Top seat picks
- No underseat storage. Bulkhead in front.
- Extra legroom.
- Tray in the armrest, so a narrower seat.
- Partial bulkhead (35%). Extra legroom on the right.
Seat classes
Thirty Thompson Aero Vantage XL seats configured in a staggered 1-2-1 pattern 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.
Twenty-eight Collins Aerospace MiQ seats arranged in a 2-3-2 configuration, featuring a leg and foot rest
227 seats arranged in a 3-3-3 configuration across two cabins
Seat ratings
The best seats on this aircraft
Ranked from the per-seat ratings, window alignment, and cabin data for this exact configuration.
See the best seats ranked- 66A
Window·Recommended
- 66L
Window·Recommended
- 69A
Window·Recommended
- 69L
Middle·Recommended
- 31C
Aisle·Recommended
Extra legroom.
- 31J
Aisle·Recommended
Extra legroom.
- 6A
Window·Standard
- 6L
Window·Standard
- 1A
Window·Standard
- 1L
Window·Standard
- 7A
Window·Standard
- 7L
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.
| 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.
Other Boeing 787-9 seat maps
The same Boeing 787-9 is fitted differently across 19 other airlines. Line the cabins up and compare before you pick a seat.
See every airline flying the Boeing 787-9| Variant | Configuration | Wi-Fi | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shanghai Airlines The map above | Boeing 787-9 | 285 | 30J · 28W · 227Y | Panasonic eXConnect Ku-band · VPN required to access Google and Facebook etc | 2026-08-17 | You are here | |
Air Europa | Boeing 787-9 | 333 | 30J · 303Y | Panasonic eXConnect Ku-band | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Air Premia | Boeing 787-9 | 320 | 56W · 264Y | Inmarsat GX Aviation · Inmarsat GX Aviation satellite wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Air Tahiti Nui | Boeing 787-9 | 294 | 30J · 32W · 232Y | Panasonic eXConnect Ku-band · Panasonic eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
China Southern | Boeing 787-9 | 297 | 28J · 269Y | Panasonic eXConnect Ku-band · Panasonic Avionics eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
China Southern | Boeing 787-9 | 276 | 28J · 28W · 220Y | Panasonic eXConnect Ku-band · Panasonic Avionics eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Egyptair | Boeing 787-9 | 309 | 30J · 279Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
El Al | Boeing 787-9 | 293 | 30J · 34W · 229Y | Panasonic eXConnect Ku-band · Panasonic Avionics Ku-band satellite wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Ethiopian | Boeing 787-9 | 315 | 30J · 285Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
EVA Air | Boeing 787-9 | 278 | 26J · 28W · 224Y | WiFi · Panasonic Avionics in-flight wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Hainan Airlines | Boeing 787-9 | 289 | 30J · 259Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Japan Airlines | Boeing 787-9 | 239 | 28J · 21W · 190Y | Panasonic eXConnect Ku-band · Panasonic eXconnect Ku-band satellite wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
KLM | Boeing 787-9 | 275 | 30J · 21W · 224Y | WiFi · Panasonic Avionics eXConnect satellite wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
LATAM | Boeing 787-9 | 303 | 30J · 273Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Neos | Boeing 787-9 | 355 | 28W · 327Y | Viasat Ka-band · Viasat satellite wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Oman Air | Boeing 787-9 | 288 | 30J · 258Y | OnAir satellite · On-Air | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Riyadh Air | Boeing 787-9 | 288 | 30J · 258Y | OnAir satellite | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Royal Air Maroc | Boeing 787-9 | 320 | 16J · 28W · 276Y | Panasonic eXConnect Ku-band · Panasonic eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Royal Jordanian | Boeing 787-9 | 312 | 32J · 280Y | Viasat Ka-band | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
United Airlines | Boeing 787-9 | 222 | 64J · 35W · 123Y | Starlink · Starlink low latency, high speed wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Vietnam Airlines | Boeing 787-9 | 274 | 28J · 35W · 211Y | Viasat Ka-band | 2026-08-17 | Seat map |
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