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Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Seat Map (311 seats)

Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 cabin layout and seating plan

Cabin layout

28J · 283Y311 seats
Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 seat map
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Boeing 787-9

The two class version of the Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 holds 28 business and 283 economy seats

Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer
Boeing
Body
Wide body
Haul
Long Haul

Configuration

28J · 283Y
311seats
Business 28
Economy 283
Wi-Fi
Best
Viasat Ka-band
Entertainment
Thales Avant carries audio and video on demand.

Seat classes

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

Twenty-eight Safran Cirrus III seats in a 1-2-1 layout.

Economy
283 seats
Rows16 to 50
Pitch32"
Width17.1"
Recline5"
In-seat amenities
USBUSBUSB-AScreenScreen9" HD touch screen displayAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

283 Collins Aerospace Pinnacle seats in a 3-3-3 layout.

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Best seats on the Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 seat map.

The best seat on the Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 is 01A. In Business, go for 01A or 01K; in Economy, 35A and 35K are recommended.

Cabin
Position
  • 01A

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 01K

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 35A

    Window·Recommended

  • 35K

    Middle·Recommended

  • 38A

    Middle·Recommended

  • 38K

    Window·Recommended

  • 02A

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 02K

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 03A

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 03K

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 04A

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 04K

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

Is the better cabin worth it?

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SpecBusinessEconomy
Seats28283
Pitch46"32"
Width20"17.1"
ReclineConverts into a 75" flat bed5"
Power110V universal ACUSB-A
Screen15.4" 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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The 2 cabin layouts on this aircraft

This airline flies the same aircraft in more than one cabin layout. Here is what separates them, so you know which one you are looking at before you pick a seat.

28J · 35W · 211Y

Business
28J
Premium Economy
35W
Economy
211Y

The three class version of the Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 holds 28 business, 35 premium economy and 211 economy seats

28J · 283Y

Business
28J
Economy
283Y

The two class version of the Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 holds 28 business and 283 economy seats

FAQ

Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 seat map questions

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