South African Airways Airbus A330-300 Seat Map
249 seats · 46 Business · 203 Economy
Seat map
Choose a seat to see its verdict and specifications.
Extra roomrows 45, 55Check firstrows 53, 54, 69, 70, 71
About this layout
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Compare layouts →- Configuration label: 46J / 203Y
- 249 seats total
- Cabin split: 46J · 203Y
- Seat selector spans rows 1–71
- Business: 4 across rows 1–7, 8, 9–12
- Economy: 2-4-2 across rows 45–53, 54, 55–66, 67–70, 71
If the total, cabin split, row numbers, or seats abreast do not match, return to the South African Airways configuration list instead of relying on this map.
Aircraft and comparisons↓
The same seat on other airlines
Thompson Vantage XL also flies with Aer Lingus, Air Mauritius, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Philippine Airlines and Qantas.
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, behind row 71: 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.
Airbus A330-300 on other airlines
Corrections and sharing↓
Seat map data and methodologyPer-seat geometry↓
Variant identity
South African Airways uses this Airbus A330-300 page for 46J / 203Y. The seat counts below come from this airline-aircraft layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 46J / 203Y
- 249 seats as drawn
- 46 Business, 203 Economy
Seat-map fields were independently confirmed against recorded evidence for South African Airways. Seat codes, cabin assignments, row structure and cabin totals passed independent source verification. Spacing and facility placement remain schematic unless the map explicitly says otherwise. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (46J + 203Y = 249 on this aircraft). Per-seat notes are rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Method
- Per-seat geometry
- Layout updated
- 2026-08-16
- Public source reviewed
- 2026-08-27
- Published seat count
- 46J + 203Y = 249
Seat-by-seat notes20 reviewed rows↓
Every annotated seat on this 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12A, 12D, 12G, 12K | Business | Mixed | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 45A, 45K | 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 near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 45C, 45H | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, bassinet can be fitted here, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 45D, 45G | Economy | Best | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 45E | Economy | Best | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 45F | Economy | Best | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, bassinet can be fitted here, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 46A, 46C, 46F, 46H, 46K | Economy | Mixed | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 52D, 52E, 52F, 52G | Economy | Mixed | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 53A, 53C, 53H, 53K | Economy | Mixed | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 53D, 53E, 53F, 53G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 54A, 54C, 54H, 54K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 55A, 55K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, exit door intrudes into the seat, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 55C, 55H | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 55D, 55G | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 55E, 55F | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, bassinet can be fitted here, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 69A, 69C, 69H, 69K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 69D, 69G | Economy | Mixed | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 70A, 70C, 70D, 70G, 70H, 70K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 70E | Economy | Mixed | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 71D, 71E, 71G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the South African Airways Airbus A330-300 have?
- This South African Airways Airbus A330-300 configuration (46J / 203Y) has 249 seats: 46 Business, 203 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the South African Airways Airbus A330-300?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 45D, 45E, 45F, 45G (extra legroom).
- What type of business class seat does the South African Airways Airbus A330-300 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).
- Does the South African Airways Airbus A330-300 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A330-300 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this South African Airways Airbus A330-300 seat map?
- Seat codes, cabin assignments, row structure and cabin totals passed independent source verification. Spacing and facility placement remain schematic unless the map explicitly says otherwise. The full seat grid must reproduce the stored cabin totals before it is shown. Public source reviewed 2026-08-27.