South African Airways seat maps
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Every aircraft we map for this airline, drawn to scale, with the cabin specs you want before you pick a seat.
Updated October 15, 2026
South African Airways cabin classes
Pitch and width across the aircraft we have mapped. Ranges, not averages, so you can see which aircraft is the tight one.
Business
Business
- Seats
- 24 to 46
Economy
Economy
- Pitch
- 28 in
- Width
- 18 in
- Seats
- 114 to 216
Best seats on South African Airways
Top economy picks on the Airbus A320, ranked the same way as every best-seats section on our seat maps.
Aligned window seat with a clear view.
Airbus A320
One of the highest-rated seats in this cabin.
Airbus A320
Exit-row seat with extra legroom.
Airbus A320
About South African Airways
Fleet and cabins
South African Airways operates 4 aircraft types on the routes we've mapped: the Airbus A320, Airbus A330-300, Airbus A340-300, and Boeing 737-800. Cabins span Business and Economy.
What to expect on board
Economy on the mapped fleet runs 28 inches of pitch and 18 inches of seat width.
South African Airways aircraft
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Aircraft swap risk
South African Airways flies these aircraft types in more than one layout. A last-minute aircraft swap can move or drop the seat you picked, so recheck your seat after any schedule change.
Airbus A320
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Airbus A340-300
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Body type
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Flying South African Airways
The questions travelers ask before picking a seat on South African Airways.
On the aircraft we have mapped, South African Airways flies Business, Economy. Cabin specs vary by aircraft, so check the map for your exact flight.
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