Airbus A321
Best rows: 1, 31, 38, 49, 50. Watch rows: 31, 37, 38, 49, 60, 61 because of lavatories, no under-seat storage, tight bulkhead clearance, missing or misaligned windows, door intrusion, and galley noise.
- 1 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
China Southern Airlines's Airbus A321 seats 189 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 · 189 seats · Airbus A321-231, 4 Business (2-2, row 1) + 185 Economy (3-3, rows 31-61; row 49 missing H). Total 189. · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
189 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 42" | — | 4 |
| Economy | 31" | 18" | 185 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 4 seats in a 2-2 layout (row 1), 42" pitch.
- Economy: 185 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 31-61), 31" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 1 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 61 — 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 1 and 31: galley - nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, behind row 61: 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, 4 Business (2-2, row 1) + 185 Economy (3-3, rows 31-61; row 49 missing H). Total 189.. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- Airbus A321-231, 4 Business (2-2, row 1) + 185 Economy (3-3, rows 31-61; row 49 missing H). Total 189.
- 189 seats as drawn
- 4 Business, 185 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 |
| 37A | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside, exit door intrudes into the footwell, and right beside a lavatory |
| 37B, 37C | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 37K | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside and exit door intrudes into the footwell |
| 38A, 38B | 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 |
| 38C | 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 |
| 38H | 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) |
| 38J, 38K | 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 |
| 39A, 39B, 39C | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 49A, 49K | Economy | Mixed | no window, solid wall alongside, extra legroom, and exit door intrudes into the footwell |
| 49B, 49C, 49J | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 50H | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 59A, 59B, 59C, 59H, 59J, 59K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 60A, 60B, 60C, 60H, 60J, 60K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 61A, 61B, 61J, 61K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 61C, 61H | 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.
- Verification tier
- Tier A
- Validated seats
- 189
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 189 seats: 4 Business, 185 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 61 — 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.