Airbus A321
Best rows: 1, 31, 35, 46, 47, 48, 50. Watch rows: 31, 34, 35, 39, 46, 57, 58 because of lavatories, no under-seat storage, tight bulkhead clearance, door intrusion, missing or misaligned windows, narrower seat, and galley noise.
- 1 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
China Southern Airlines's Airbus A321 seats 179 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 42 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
China Southern Airlines flies the Airbus A321 in 3 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified layout · 179 seats · Airbus A321-231, 12 Business (2-2, rows 1-3) + 167 Economy (3-3, rows 31-58; row 46 missing H). Total 179. · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
179 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 42" | — | 12 |
| Economy | 31" | 18" | 167 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 12 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-3), 42" pitch.
- Economy: 167 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 31-58), 31" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 1 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 58 — Last row: lavatories behind
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 31: galley - 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 Southern Airlines uses this Airbus A321 page for Airbus A321-231, 12 Business (2-2, rows 1-3) + 167 Economy (3-3, rows 31-58; row 46 missing H). Total 179.. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- Airbus A321-231, 12 Business (2-2, rows 1-3) + 167 Economy (3-3, rows 31-58; row 46 missing H). Total 179.
- 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, 31J, 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, 31H | 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 |
| 34A, 34B | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 34C | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 34K | Economy | Avoid | exit door intrudes into the footwell |
| 35A, 35B | 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 right beside a lavatory |
| 35C | 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 right beside a lavatory |
| 35H | 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 lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 35J, 35K | 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 |
| 36A, 36B, 36C | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 39A, 39K | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 46A | Economy | Mixed | no window, solid wall alongside, extra legroom, and exit door intrudes into the footwell |
| 46B, 46C | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 46J | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and narrower than the standard seat |
| 46K | Economy | Mixed | no window, solid wall alongside, extra legroom, narrower than the standard seat, and exit door intrudes into the footwell |
| 47H | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 48A, 48B, 48C, 48H, 48J, 48K | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 50A, 50B, 50C, 50H, 50J, 50K | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 56A, 56B, 56C, 56H, 56J, 56K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 57A, 57B, 57C, 57H, 57J, 57K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 58A, 58B, 58J, 58K | Economy | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat and right beside a lavatory |
| 58C, 58H | Economy | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat, 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.
- Verification tier
- Tier A
- Validated seats
- 179
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Southern Airlines Airbus A321 have?
- This China Southern Airlines Airbus A321 configuration (Airbus A321-231) has 179 seats: 12 Business, 167 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Southern Airlines Airbus A321?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 1 (business bulkhead row); 31 (economy bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Southern Airlines Airbus A321?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 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 Southern Airlines Airbus A321 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A321 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this China Southern 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.