Which seats should you avoid on the Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321?

On the Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321: Rows 37-38, 36A-C: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing. 12A, 12G: No window. Cabin wall only. In all, 14 seats are rated avoid on this layout.

How many seats does the Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 have?

The Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 has 179 seats on this layout: 16 Business, 163 Economy.

What is the economy seat pitch on the Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321?

Economy seat pitch on the Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 is 30 inches, and seats are 18 inches wide.

Which seats on the Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 have no window?

On the Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321, 12A, 12G sit at the window position with no window.

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Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 Seat Map (179 seats)

Cabin layout

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Airbus A321

Airbus A321-231

This version of the Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 holds 16 business and 163 economy seats

Updated October 30, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Haul

Short Haul

Configuration

16J · 163Y

179seats

Business 16

Economy 163

Entertainment

The entertainment system carries audio and video to your own phone or tablet.

Seat classes

Business

16 seats

Rows1 to 4

Pitch45"

Width20"

Recline5"

In-seat amenities

Power110V universal AC

Air vent

Adjustable headrest

Sixteen B/E Aerospace Millennium cradle seats in a 2-2 layout. Every seat has an adjustable headrest.

Economy

163 seats

Rows10 to 38

Pitch30"

Width18"

Recline3"

In-seat amenities

Air vent

Adjustable armrest

163 B/E Aerospace Spectrum seats in a 3-3 layout.

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Best seats on the Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 seat map.

The best seat on the Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 is 1A. In Business, go for 1A or 1G; in Economy, 25A and 25G are recommended for a good window.

1A 1G 1C
Business: Rated Recommended by travelers, best first.
25A 25G 32A 32G 34A 34G
Economy: Rated Recommended by travelers, best first.

Every seat on the Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321, row by row

Business
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
1	A C D G	1A, 1C, 1G
2	A C D G
3	A C D G
4	A C D G

Economy
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
10	A B C D E G
11	A B C D E G
12	A B C D E G		12A, 12G
14	A B C D G
15	A B C D E G
16	A B C D E G
17	A B C D E G
18	A B C D E G
19	A B C D E G
20	A B C D E G
21	A B C D E G
22	A B C D E G
23	A B C D E G
24	A B C D E G
25	A B C D E G	25A, 25G
26	A B C D E G
27	A B C D G
28	A B C D E G
29	A B C D E G
30	A B C D E G
31	A B C D E G
32	A B C D E G	32A, 32G
33	A B C D E G
34	A B C D E G	34A, 34G
35	A B C D E G
36	A B C D E G	36G	36A, 36B, 36C
37	A B C D E G		37A, 37B, 37C, 37D, 37E, 37G
38	D E G		38D, 38E, 38G

Seat notes

1A, 1C, 1D, 1G, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E, 10G +12 more: Extra legroom.
1C: Partial bulkhead (90%). Extra legroom on the right.
1D: Galley in front. Noise and light during meal service.
10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E, 10G, 14A, 14B, 14C, 14D +8 more: No underseat storage. Bulkhead in front.
10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E, 10G, 14A, 14B, 14C, 14D +8 more: Tray folds out of the armrest, with no seatback in front.
12A, 12G: No window. Cabin wall only.
14A, 14B, 14G, 27A, 27B, 27G: Clear floor ahead, so you can leave without climbing past anyone.
14D, 27D: No seat alongside: room to the side, and the floor space next to you is yours.
17A, 17G, 18A, 18G, 19A, 19G, 20A, 20G, 21A, 21G +4 more: Above the wing, so little of the ground is in view.
18A, 18G, 19A, 19G, 20A, 20G, 29A, 29G, 31A, 31G: Window sits behind you. Lean back to see out.
35A, 35B, 35C, 36D: Near the lavatory behind. Some noise and passing traffic.
36A, 36B, 36C, 37A, 37B, 37C, 37D, 37E, 37G, 38D +2 more: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing.
38D, 38E, 38G: Fixed back: a wall sits immediately behind.
38G: Slightly narrower than the rest.

Things to know before you pick

18A 18G 19A 19G 20A 20G+4 more
The windows are misaligned or set back from the seat.
35A 35B 35C 36D
Travelers report door noise and queues near the lavatory.
1D
Travelers report galley noise and light.

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	16	163
Pitch	45"	30"
Width	20"	18"
Recline	5"	3"
Power	110V universal AC	Not listed
Screen	The entertainment system carries audio and video to your own phone or tablet.	The entertainment system carries audio and video to your own phone or tablet.

How the Airbus A321 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.

30 in

Vietnam Airlines matches at least one of the 27 other airlines we can compare on the Airbus A321. They list 28 to 32.5 in.

Airlines with a published figure, roomiest first

Air Seoul (195 seats)32.5 in
Delta Air Lines32.5 in
Aegean Airlines (207 seats)31.5 in
Vietnam Airlines (185 seats)31 in
Air Astana31 in
Air Canada (190 seats)31 in
Vietnam Airlines (179 seats)30 in

Show 21 more airlines

Air Canada (196 seats)31 in
Air China (177 seats)31 in
Air China (185 seats)31 in
Air India31 in
American Airlines (102 seats)31 in
Aegean Airlines (206 seats)30.5 in
Austrian Airlines30.5 in
Vietnam Airlines (203 seats)30 in
Aegean Airlines (220 seats)30 in
Air Canada (184 seats)30 in
Air Canada (196 seats)30 in
Air France (212 seats)30 in
Air France (212 seats)30 in
Air Macau (179 seats)30 in
Air Macau (182 seats)30 in
American Airlines (190 seats)30 in
Condor30 in
EVA Air30 in
British Airways29.5 in
Air Seoul (220 seats)28 in
Cebu Pacific28 in

Not published by AJet, Air Busan, Air Transat, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, and China Southern, so they are not in the list.

Seat width

Same as others

Economy seat width: the space between the armrests.

18 in

Vietnam Airlines and the 27 other airlines we can compare on the Airbus A321 all have the same seat width.

Airlines with a published figure, roomiest first

Vietnam Airlines (179 seats)18 in
Vietnam Airlines (185 seats)18 in
Vietnam Airlines (203 seats)18 in
Aegean Airlines (206 seats)18 in
Aegean Airlines (207 seats)18 in
Aegean Airlines (220 seats)18 in

Show 22 more airlines

Air Astana18 in
Air Canada (190 seats)18 in
Air Canada (196 seats)18 in
Air Canada (184 seats)18 in
Air Canada (196 seats)18 in
Air China (177 seats)18 in
Air China (185 seats)18 in
Air France (212 seats)18 in
Air France (212 seats)18 in
Air India18 in
Air Macau (179 seats)18 in
Air Macau (182 seats)18 in
Air Seoul (195 seats)18 in
Air Seoul (220 seats)18 in
American Airlines (190 seats)18 in
American Airlines (102 seats)18 in
Austrian Airlines18 in
British Airways18 in
Cebu Pacific18 in
Condor18 in
Delta Air Lines18 in
EVA Air18 in

Not published by AJet, Air Busan, Air Transat, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, and China Southern, so they are not in the list.

Other Airbus A321 seat maps

Fitted differently by 49 other airlines. Tick a map to compare it side by side.

All airlines

	Cabins
Vietnam AirlinesThis page VN · Business, Economy 179 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 163	30"	18"	3"	179
Aegean Airlines A3 · Business, Economy 206 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 42 · Economy 164	28-33"	18"	3"	206
Aegean Airlines A3 · Business, Economy 207 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 42 · Economy 165	29-34"	18"	3"	207
Aegean Airlines A3 · Business, Economy 220 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 42 · Economy 178	28-32"	18"	3"	220
Air Astana KC · Business, Economy 179 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 28 · Economy 151	31"+1"+1" more	18"	3"	179
Air Busan BX · Economy 195 seats	Economy 195	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	195
Air Busan BX · Economy 220 seats	Economy 220	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	220
Air Canada AC · Business, Economy 190 seats · 18" wide · 4" recline	Business 16 · Economy 174	31"+1"+1" more	18"	4"	190
Air Canada AC · Business, Economy 196 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 180	31"+1"+1" more	18"	3"	196
AJet VF · Layout 1 · Economy 220 seats	Economy 220	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	220
AJet VF · Layout 2 · Economy 220 seats	Economy 220	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	220
Vietnam Airlines VN · Business, Economy 185 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 169	31"+1"+1" more	18"	3"	185
Vietnam Airlines VN · Business, Economy 203 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 8 · Economy 195	30"	18"	3"	203

Legroom, seat width and recline are for economy seats.

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The 3 cabin layouts on this aircraft

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