Airbus A321
Extra room, trade-offsrow 5Avoidrows 1, 32
Trade-off rows: 5 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 32 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
China Eastern Airlines flies the Airbus A321 in 4 layouts — pick yours
Which version are you on?
- Rows only run up to 32 on this version — if your row is above 32, you're on the 182-seat (12J · 170Y) version or 179-seat (12J · 167Y) version or 175-seat (20J · 155Y) version instead.
- Seat letter D/E/F exists only on this version — if that's your seat, this is your aircraft.
- This version has no J/K/L seats — if your seat letter is J or K or L, you're on a different version.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Business
Economy
Extra legroom
Watch out
Verified configuration · 178 seats · 12J / 166Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
178 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | — | — | 12 |
| Economy | 31" | 17" | 166 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 12 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-3), angled recliner seats.
- Economy: 166 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 5-32), 31" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
Economy
- 5 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
Business
- 1 — Galley ahead
Economy
- 5 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 32 — Galley and lavatories behind: limited recline
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 1: 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 3 and 5: 2 lavatories 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 32: 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.
Airbus A321 on other airlines
China Eastern Airlines's Airbus A321 seats 178 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Economy comes in at 31 inches.
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How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
China Eastern Airlines uses this Airbus A321 page for 12J / 166Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 12J / 166Y
- 178 seats as drawn
- 12 Business, 166 Economy
Cabin classes, seat counts and monuments confirmed against China Eastern Airlines's published configuration; seat positions within partial rows are approximate. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (12J + 166Y = 178 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 12J + 166Y = 178
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321 have?
- This China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321 configuration (12J / 166Y) has 178 seats: 12 Business, 166 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 5 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 32 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Row 5 trades extra legroom for lavatory or galley proximity — fine if noise doesn't bother you. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What type of business class seat does the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321 have?
- angled recliner seats (not fully flat).
- What is the seat pitch on the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Economy 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A321 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321 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 2026-06-16.
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