Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Trade-off rows: 13, 18 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 36 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
Qantas flies the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in 2 layouts — pick yours
Which version are you on?
- Rows only run up to 36 on this version — if your row is above 36, you're on the 236-seat (42J · 28W · 166Y) version instead.
- Seat letter G exists only on this version — if that's your seat, this is your aircraft.
- This version has no J seats — if your seat letter is J, you're on a different version.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 236 seats · 42J / 28W / 166Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
236 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 80" | 21" | 42 |
| Premium Economy | 38" | 19" | 28 |
| Economy | 32" | 17" | 166 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 42 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-11), Thompson Vantage XL, staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, 80" pitch, 21" wide.
- Premium Economy: 28 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 13-16), 38" pitch, 19" wide.
- Economy: 166 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 18-36), 32" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 13 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 18 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 13 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 18 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 36 — Galley and lavatories behind: limited recline
The same seat on other airlines
Thompson Vantage XL also flies with Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Air Mauritius, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Airlines, Philippine Airlines and South African Airways.
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 11 and 13: 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 16 and 18: 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 36: 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.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on other airlines
Qantas's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seats 236 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Business class offers 80 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 32 inches.
Photos and reviews
Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Business reviews
42 seats · Thompson Vantage XL · 80" pitch · 21" width
Cabin reviews
- Review: Qantas 787-9 Business Class (SFO-MEL)
One Mile at a Time · Ben Schlappig · Exact seat match
200 OK; OMAAT review of Qantas 787-9 business class (Vantage XL), matches the 787-9 product.
How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
Qantas uses this Boeing 787-9 page for 42J / 28W / 166Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 42J / 28W / 166Y
- 236 seats as drawn
- 42 Business, 28 Premium Economy, 166 Economy
Cabin classes, seat counts and monuments confirmed against Qantas'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 (42J + 28W + 166Y = 236 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 42J + 28W + 166Y = 236
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Qantas Boeing 787-9 have?
- This Qantas Boeing 787-9 configuration (42J / 28W / 166Y) has 236 seats: 42 Business, 28 Premium Economy, 166 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Qantas Boeing 787-9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 13, 18 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Qantas Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 36 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 13, 18 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 Qantas Boeing 787-9 have?
- Thompson Vantage XL — a staggered layout — single seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, and the centre pair alternates between together (good for couples) and apart (good for solo travellers).
- What is the seat pitch on the Qantas Boeing 787-9?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 80" pitch, 21" wide; Premium Economy 38" pitch, 19" wide; Economy 32" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the Qantas Boeing 787-9 have premium economy?
- Yes - 28 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this Qantas Boeing 787-9 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.