Trade-off rows: 5, 10 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 40 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
China Southern Airlines flies the in 3 layouts — pick yours
Which version are you on?
- Rows run up to 40 on this version — if your boarding pass shows a row above 37, this is your aircraft.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 278 seats · 12J / 24W / 242Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
278 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 78" | 21" | 12 |
| Premium Economy | 38" | 18" | 24 |
| Economy | 32" | 18" | 242 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 12 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-3), A330 2-2-2 fully-flat, 78" pitch, 21" wide.
- Premium Economy: 24 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 5-8), 38" pitch, 18" wide.
- Economy: 242 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 10-40), 32" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 5 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 10 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 5 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 10 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 40 — 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, between rows 8 and 10: 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 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.
China Southern Airlines's seats 278 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Business class offers 78 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 32 inches.
How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
China Southern Airlines uses this page for 12J / 24W / 242Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 12J / 24W / 242Y
- 278 seats as drawn
- 12 Business, 24 Premium Economy, 242 Economy
Cabin classes, seat counts and monuments confirmed against China Southern 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 + 24W + 242Y = 278 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 12J + 24W + 242Y = 278
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Southern Airlines have?
- This China Southern Airlines configuration (12J / 24W / 242Y) has 278 seats: 12 Business, 24 Premium Economy, 242 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Southern Airlines ?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 5, 10 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Southern Airlines ?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 40 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 5, 10 trade 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 Southern Airlines have?
- A330 2-2-2 fully-flat — fully flat beds arranged in pairs.
- What is the seat pitch on the China Southern Airlines ?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 78" pitch, 21" wide; Premium Economy 38" pitch, 18" wide; Economy 32" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the China Southern Airlines have premium economy?
- Yes - 24 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this China Southern Airlines 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.