Airbus A320
China Eastern Airlines's Airbus A320 seats 158 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 36 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
China Eastern Airlines flies the Airbus A320 in 4 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 158 seats · 8J / 150Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
158 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 36" | 20" | 8 |
| Economy | 31" | 18" | 150 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 8 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 6-7), angled recliner seats, 36" pitch, 20" wide.
- Economy: 150 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 31-55), 31" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 38 — Overwing exit rows 38-39: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 55 — Last row: lavatories behind, may not recline
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 6: 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, behind row 55: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
Variant identity
China Eastern Airlines uses this Airbus A320 page for 8J / 150Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 8J / 150Y
- 158 seats as drawn
- 8 Business, 150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31A, 31B, 31K | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, tight bulkhead clearance, extra legroom, and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 31C, 31J | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, tight bulkhead clearance, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and partial bulkhead with extra legroom |
| 37A, 37B, 37K | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 53A, 53B, 53C, 53J, 53K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 54A, 54B, 54C, 54J, 54K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 55A, 55B, 55K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 55C, 55J | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
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 B
- Validated seats
- 158
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A320 have?
- This China Eastern Airlines Airbus A320 configuration (8J / 150Y) has 158 seats: 8 Business, 150 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A320?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 38 (overwing exit rows 38-39).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A320?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 55 — 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 Eastern Airlines Airbus A320 have?
- angled recliner seats (not fully flat).
- What is the seat pitch on the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A320?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 36" pitch, 20" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A320 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A320 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this China Eastern Airlines Airbus A320 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.