Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
Trade-off rows: 13, 17, 41 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 46 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
United Airlines flies the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner in 2 layouts — pick yours
Which version are you on?
- Rows only run up to 46 on this version — if your row is above 46, you're on the 318-seat (44J · 21W · 253Y) version instead.
- Seat letter G/H exists only on this version — if that's your seat, this is your aircraft.
- This version has no J/L seats — if your seat letter is J or L, you're on a different version.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 318 seats · 44J / 21W / 253Y / 253Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.

Cabin
318 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 78" | 20.5" | 44 |
| Premium Economy | 38" | 18.7" | 21 |
| Economy | 31" | 17" | 253 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 44 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-11), Safran Optima, staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, 78" pitch, 20.5" wide.
- Premium Economy: 21 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 13-15), 38" pitch, 18.7" wide.
- Economy: 253 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 17-46), 31" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 13 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 17, 41 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 13 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 17, 41 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 46 — 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 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 15 and 17: 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 39 and 41: 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 46: 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 787-10 Dreamliner on other airlines
United Airlines's Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner seats 318 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Business class offers 78 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
United Airlines uses this Boeing 787-10 page for 44J / 21W / 253Y / 253Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 44J / 21W / 253Y / 253Y
- 318 seats as drawn
- 44 Business, 21 Premium Economy, 253 Economy
Cabin classes, seat counts and monuments confirmed against United 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 (44J + 21W + 253Y = 318 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 44J + 21W + 253Y = 318
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the United Airlines Boeing 787-10 have?
- This United Airlines Boeing 787-10 configuration (44J / 21W / 253Y / 253Y) has 318 seats: 44 Business, 21 Premium Economy, 253 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the United Airlines Boeing 787-10?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 13, 17, 41 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the United Airlines Boeing 787-10?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 46 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 13, 17, 41 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 United Airlines Boeing 787-10 have?
- Safran Optima — 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 United Airlines Boeing 787-10?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 78" pitch, 20.5" wide; Premium Economy 38" pitch, 18.7" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the United Airlines Boeing 787-10 have premium economy?
- Yes - 21 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this United Airlines Boeing 787-10 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.