Airbus A321neo
China Airlines's Airbus A321neo seats 180 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 61 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
China Airlines flies the Airbus A321neo in 2 layouts — pick yours
180 seats12J · 168YMost commonViewing
235 seats8W · 227YSeat map
Coordinate-verified· checked June 2026Business
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Verified layout · 180 seats · 12J / 168Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
180 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 61" | 22.5" | 12 |
| Economy | 31" | 18" | 168 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 12 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 10-12), angled recliner seats, 61" pitch, 22.5" wide.
- Economy: 168 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 40-68), 31" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 40 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 68 — Last row: lavatories/galley behind
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 10: 1 lavatory and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, between rows 12 and 40: 2 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
- Cabin, behind row 68: 2 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
Variant identity
China Airlines uses this Airbus A321neo page for 12J / 168Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 12J / 168Y
- 180 seats as drawn
- 12 Business, 168 Economy
Seat-by-seat notes
Every annotated seat on this verified layout, rated and explained: no window, near a galley or lavatory, limited recline, exit-row legroom, bulkhead or bassinet positions, misaligned windows, and tray-table or under-seat-storage quirks.
| Row / seat | Cabin | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12A, 12C, 12H, 12K | Business | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 40A, 40K | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 40B, 40J | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and bassinet can be fitted here |
| 40C, 40H | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 41B, 41J | Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 48A, 48B, 48J, 48K | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 49A, 49B, 49J, 49K | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 60A, 60K | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 66A, 66B, 66C | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 67A, 67B, 67C | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 67H, 67J, 67K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 68A, 68B, 68C, 68H, 68J, 68K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-11. Seat count is validated against the published cabin totals before this map can render. Per-seat notes are extracted from the source data and rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Source
- Coordinate-verified cabin layout
- Verification tier
- Tier A
- Validated seats
- 180
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Airlines Airbus A321neo have?
- This China Airlines Airbus A321neo configuration (12J / 168Y) has 180 seats: 12 Business, 168 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Airlines Airbus A321neo?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 40 (economy bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Airlines Airbus A321neo?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 68 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What type of business class seat does the China Airlines Airbus A321neo have?
- angled recliner seats (not fully flat).
- What is the seat pitch on the China Airlines Airbus A321neo?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 61" pitch, 22.5" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the China Airlines Airbus A321neo have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A321neo configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this China Airlines Airbus A321neo seat map?
- This layout is verified seat-by-seat: every cabin count is checked against the airline's published configuration, and the full seat grid is validated before the map is shown. Last verified 2026-06-11.
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