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Air France Boeing 787-9 seat map
Air France's own seat map for this Boeing 787-9 shows 279 seats: 30 Business, 21 Premium and 228 Economy. Business runs from row 1 to 8, in a 1-2-1 layout where every seat has aisle access. Premium runs from row 10 to 12 in a 2-3-2 layout. Economy runs from row 15 to 45 in a 3-3-3 layout. Row 30 is the exit row Air France flags. Front Section seats are rows 15 to 20. Row 1 has only the two window seats, and rows 44 and 45 only the middle block.
Cabins at a glance
Business
Business
30seats · 1-2-1
Lie-flat bed · rows 1–8
Best pick: row 1, seat AFront Business seat at the window, in a row of only two.
Premium Economy
Premium
21seats · 2-3-2
Recliner · rows 10–12
Best pick: row 10, seat AFront row of Premium at the window, with nothing in front.
Economy
Economy
228seats · 3-3-3
Recliner · rows 15–45
Best pick: row 30, seat BExtra Legroom Seat in the exit row behind door 3.
Seat map
Green seats are good, amber are a trade-off, red are best avoided. Hover over or tap a seat to see why.
Front of aircraft
Business
1-2-1 · Lie-flat bed
Premium
2-3-2 · Recliner
Economy
3-3-3 · Recliner
Back of aircraft
Seat map updated October 2026. Rows and seats are as Air France's own seat map shows them. Airlines change layouts and swap aircraft, so check the seat map in your booking too.
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| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Business | 30 | 1–8 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed |
Premium | 21 | 10–12 | 2-3-2 | Recliner |
Economy | 228 | 15–45 | 3-3-3 | Recliner |
Best and worst seats
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A · Business
Front Business seat at the window, in a row of only two.
- Rows 2–7, seats A and K · Business
Set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 10, seat A · Premium
Front row of Premium at the window, with nothing in front.
- Row 30, seat B · Economy
Extra Legroom Seat in the exit row behind door 3.
Trade-offs
- Row 1, seat K · Business
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
- Row 2, seat D · Business
Front middle Business seat, a bassinet position near the forward lavatories.
- Row 8, seats A and K · Business
Set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 10, seats B, D, E, G, J and K · Premium
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
- Row 15, seats A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J and K · Economy
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
- Row 30, seats A, C, H, J and K · Economy
Exit row with extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- Row 8, seats D and G · Business
Next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 25, seat A · Economy
Backs onto the lavatories at door 3: likely limited recline.
- Row 25, seats B, C, H, J and K · Economy
Next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 30, seats D, E and G · Economy
Next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 43, seats A, B and C · Economy
Next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 43, seats H, J and K · Economy
Backs onto a lavatory, galley or wall, so recline is likely limited
- Row 44, seat D · Economy
Middle block near the back, beside a lavatory and close to the rear galley.
- Row 45, seats D and G · Economy
Backs onto a lavatory, galley or wall, so recline is likely limited
- Row 45, seat E · Economy
Last row, in front of the rear door and galley: likely limited recline.
Quick answers
How many seats does Air France's Boeing 787-9 (279 seats) have?
Air France's Boeing 787-9 (279 seats) has 279 seats: 30 in Business, 21 in Premium and 228 in Economy.
What are the best Economy seats on Air France's Boeing 787-9 (279 seats)?
On Air France's Boeing 787-9 (279 seats), the best Economy seats are row 30, seat B (extra Legroom Seat in the exit row behind door 3.).
Which seats should I avoid on Air France's Boeing 787-9 (279 seats)?
On Air France's Boeing 787-9 (279 seats), avoid row 8, seats D and G (next to a galley, with light and noise during service), row 25, seat A (backs onto the lavatories at door 3: likely limited recline.) and row 25, seats B, C, H, J and K (next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing).
What is Business like on Air France's Boeing 787-9 (279 seats)?
Business on Air France's Boeing 787-9 (279 seats) has 30 seats, rows 1 to 8, in a 1-2-1 layout (lie-flat bed). The pick: row 1, seat A (front Business seat at the window, in a row of only two.).
What is Premium like on Air France's Boeing 787-9 (279 seats)?
Premium on Air France's Boeing 787-9 (279 seats) has 21 seats, rows 10 to 12, in a 2-3-2 layout (recliner). The pick: row 10, seat A (front row of Premium at the window, with nothing in front.).
How much legroom is there in Economy on Air France's Boeing 787-9 (279 seats)?
A verified Economy seat pitch is not recorded for this layout. Check Air France's seat specifications and the seat map in your booking.
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