Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Seat Map

Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 cabin layout and seating plan

28J · 35W · 211Y274 seats
Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 seat map
Business, Rows 1-7
Premium Economy, Rows 10-15
Economy, Rows 16-40
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Boeing 787-9

Boeing 787-9

The three class version of the Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 is configured 28J 35W 211M

Last verified 2026-08-17

Manufacturer
Boeing
Body
Wide body
Haul
Long Haul

Configuration

28J · 35W · 211Y
274seats
Business 28
Premium Economy 35
Economy 211
Wi-Fi
Best
Viasat Ka-band
Entertainment
Thales Avant system screening audio visual content on demand

Top seat picks

16C16G26B26G26H27A27K31A31K34A34K
  • No underseat storage. Bulkhead in front.
  • Extra legroom.
  • Tray in the armrest, so a narrower seat.
  • Partial bulkhead (25%). Extra legroom on the right.

Seat classes

Business
28 seats
Rows1 to 7
Pitch46"
Width20"
Recline180º
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal ACUSBUSBUSB-AScreenScreen15.4" HD touch screen displayAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

Twenty-eight Safran Cirrus III seats configured 1-2-1

Premium Economy
35 seats
Rows10 to 15
Pitch42"
Width19"
Recline7"
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal ACUSBUSBUSB-AScreenScreen11" HD touch screen displayAir ventAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrest

35 Haeco 3050 seats configured 2-3-2

Economy
211 seats
Rows16 to 40
Pitch32"
Width17.1"
Recline5"
In-seat amenities
USBUSBUSB-AScreenScreen9" HD touch screen displayAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

211 Collins Aerospace Pinnacle seats configured 3-3-3

Seat ratings

Recommended
11
Caution
23
Avoid
33
Standard
207
Seat insights

The best seats on this aircraft

Ranked from the per-seat ratings, window alignment, and cabin data for this exact configuration.

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Cabin
Position
  • 27A

    Window·Recommended

  • 27K

    Window·Recommended

  • 31A

    Window·Recommended

  • 31K

    Window·Recommended

  • 34A

    Window·Recommended

  • 34K

    Window·Recommended

  • 16C

    Aisle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 16G

    Aisle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 26B

    Middle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 26G

    Aisle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 26H

    Middle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 01A

    Window·Standard

    Bassinet position.

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.

SpecBusinessPremium EconomyEconomy
Seats2835211
Pitch46"42"32"
Width20"19"17.1"
ReclineConverts into a 75" flat bed7"5"
Power110V universal AC110V universal ACUSB-A
Screen15.4" HD touch screen display11" HD touch screen display9" HD touch screen display

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

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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