Airbus A321
Best rows: 31, 34, 47, 48. Watch rows: 31, 33, 34, 46, 47, 48, 57, 58 because of partial row near exit, lavatories, no under-seat storage, missing or misaligned windows, door intrusion, narrower seat, and limited recline.
- 34 — Overwing exit row: extra legroom
China Eastern Airlines's Airbus A321 seats 179 passengers across 2 cabin classes.
China Eastern Airlines flies the Airbus A321 in 3 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified configuration · 179 seats · 12 Business, 167 Economy (A321-231) · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
179 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | — | — | 12 |
| Economy | — | — | 167 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 12 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 6-8).
- Economy: 167 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 31-58).
Best seats
- 34 — Overwing exit row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 33 — Partial row near exit; one seat missing
- 58 — 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 58: 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 A321 page for 12 Business, 167 Economy (A321-231). The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 12 Business, 167 Economy (A321-231)
- 179 seats as drawn
- 12 Business, 167 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, 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, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and partial bulkhead with extra legroom |
| 33A | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside and exit door intrudes into the footwell |
| 33J, 33K | Economy | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat |
| 34A | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and exit door intrudes into the footwell |
| 34B, 34C, 34J, 34K | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 46A | Economy | Avoid | exit door intrudes into the footwell |
| 46B, 46C | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 46J | Economy | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat |
| 46K | Economy | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat and limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 47B, 47C, 47J, 47K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and narrower than the standard seat |
| 48A | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and exit door intrudes into the footwell |
| 56A, 56B | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 57A, 57B, 57C | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 57J | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 58A, 58B, 58C, 58J, 58K | 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.
- Verification tier
- Tier B
- Validated seats
- 179
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321 have?
- This China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321 configuration (12 Business) has 179 seats: 12 Business, 167 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 34 (overwing exit row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 33; 58 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- 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 2026-06-11.