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Qantas Airways Boeing 787-9 seat map
Qantas' 787-9 seats 236: 42 in lie-flat Business (1-2-1, rows 1-12), 28 in Premium Economy (2-3-2, rows 20-23) and 166 in Economy (3-3-3, rows 40-59).
Cabins at a glance
Business
Business
42seats · 1-2-1
Lie-flat bed · 80" bed · rows 1–12
Best pick: row 3, seat ECentre Business pair, good for two travelling together.
Premium Economy
Premium Economy
28seats · 2-3-2
Recliner · 38" pitch · 22.8" wide · rows 20–23
Best pick: row 20, seat AFront row of Premium Economy, with bassinet positions.
Economy
Economy
166seats · 3-3-3
Standard seat · 32" pitch · 17.2" wide · rows 40–59
Best pick: row 40, seat EExtra Legroom Front seat in the centre block.
Seat map
Green seats are good, amber are a trade-off, red are best avoided. Hover over or tap a seat to see why.
Front of aircraft
Business
1-2-1 · Lie-flat bed
Premium Economy
2-3-2 · Recliner · 38" pitch · 22.8" wide
Economy
3-3-3 · Standard seat · 32" pitch · 17.2" wide
Back of aircraft
Seat map updated October 2026. Rows and seats are as Qantas Airways's own seat map shows them. Airlines change layouts and swap aircraft, so check the seat map in your booking too.
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| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Recline | Bed | Screen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BusinessPhoto: Qantas Airways | 42 | 1–12 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | — | 80 in | 16 in |
Premium Economy | 28 | 20–23 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 22.8 in | — | — | 13 in |
Economy | 166 | 40–59 | 3-3-3 | Standard seat | 32 in | 17.2 in | 6 in | — | 12 in |
Best and worst seats
Best seats
- Row 3, seat E · Business
Centre Business pair, good for two travelling together.
- Row 10, seat A · Business
Business window seat in the small rear Business cabin.
- Row 20, seat A · Premium Economy
Front row of Premium Economy, with bassinet positions.
- Row 40, seat E · Economy
Extra Legroom Front seat in the centre block.
- Row 46, seat A · Economy
Extra Legroom Exit row behind the mid-cabin door.
Trade-offs
- Row 1, seats A and K · Business
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
- Row 10, seats E, F and K · Business
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
- Row 20, seats B, D, E, F, J and K · Premium Economy
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
- Row 40, seats A, B, C, D, F, H, J and K · Economy
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
- Row 46, seats B, C, D, E, F, H, J and K · Economy
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
Seats to avoid
- Row 43, seats D, E and F · Economy
Next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 59, seat A · Economy
Last row, beside the rear lavatories.
- Row 59, seats B, J and K · Economy
Next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
Quick answers
How many seats does Qantas Airways's Boeing 787-9 (42 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 166 Economy) have?
Qantas Airways's Boeing 787-9 (42 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 166 Economy) has 236 seats: 42 in Business, 28 in Premium Economy and 166 in Economy.
What are the best Economy seats on Qantas Airways's Boeing 787-9 (42 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 166 Economy)?
On Qantas Airways's Boeing 787-9 (42 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 166 Economy), the best Economy seats are row 40, seat E (extra Legroom Front seat in the centre block.) and row 46, seat A (extra Legroom Exit row behind the mid-cabin door.).
Which seats should I avoid on Qantas Airways's Boeing 787-9 (42 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 166 Economy)?
On Qantas Airways's Boeing 787-9 (42 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 166 Economy), avoid row 43, seats D, E and F (next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing), row 59, seat A (last row, beside the rear lavatories.) and row 59, seats B, J and K (next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing).
What is Business like on Qantas Airways's Boeing 787-9 (42 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 166 Economy)?
Business on Qantas Airways's Boeing 787-9 (42 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 166 Economy) has 42 seats, rows 1 to 12, in a 1-2-1 layout (lie-flat bed). The pick: row 3, seat E (centre Business pair, good for two travelling together.).
What is Premium Economy like on Qantas Airways's Boeing 787-9 (42 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 166 Economy)?
Premium Economy on Qantas Airways's Boeing 787-9 (42 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 166 Economy) has 28 seats, rows 20 to 23, in a 2-3-2 layout, 38-inch pitch, 22.8-inch-wide seats (recliner). The pick: row 20, seat A (front row of Premium Economy, with bassinet positions.).
How much legroom is there in Economy on Qantas Airways's Boeing 787-9 (42 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 166 Economy)?
Economy on Qantas Airways's Boeing 787-9 (42 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 166 Economy) has about 32 inches of seat pitch and seats about 17.2 inches wide, in a 3-3-3 layout. Exit rows and bulkheads have more legroom.
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