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Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 seat map
JAL's 787-9 in the E91 layout seats 203: 52 JAL SKY SUITE III Business seats (1-2-1), 35 Premium Economy (2-3-2) and 116 Economy (2-4-2).
Cabins at a glance
Business
Business Class
52seats · 1-2-1
Lie-flat bed · 20.1" wide · 78" bed · rows 1–13
Best pick: row 4, seat ABusiness window seat in the middle of the forward cabin.
Premium Economy
Premium Economy Class
35seats · 2-3-2
Recliner · 42.1" pitch · rows 17–21
Best pick: row 19, seat APremium Economy window pair mid-cabin.
Economy
Economy Class
116seats · 2-4-2
Standard seat · 33.1" pitch · 18.9" wide · rows 45–59
Best pick: row 45, seat CExit-row aisle seat with open space ahead.
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 Class
1-2-1 · Lie-flat bed · 20.1" wide
Premium Economy Class
2-3-2 · Recliner · 42.1" pitch
Economy Class
2-4-2 · Standard seat · 33.1" pitch · 18.9" wide
Back of aircraft
Seat map updated October 2026. Rows and seats are as Japan Airlines'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 | Pitch | Width | Bed | Screen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Business Class | 52 | 1–13 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | 20.1 in | 78 in | 17 in |
Premium Economy Class | 35 | 17–21 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 42.1 in | — | — | 12.1 in |
Economy Class | 116 | 45–59 | 2-4-2 | Standard seat | 33.1 in | 18.9 in | — | 10.6 in |
Best and worst seats
Best seats
- Row 4, seat A · Business Class
Business window seat in the middle of the forward cabin.
- Row 11, seat A · Business Class
Business window seat in the smaller rear Business cabin.
- Row 19, seat A · Premium Economy Class
Premium Economy window pair mid-cabin.
- Row 45, seat C · Economy Class
Exit-row aisle seat with open space ahead.
Trade-offs
- Rows 1 and 8, seats A, D, G and K · Business Class
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
- Row 13, seat D · Business Class
Last Business row, just ahead of Premium Economy.
- Row 17, seats A, C, D, E, G, H and K · Premium Economy Class
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
- Row 45, seats A, H and K · Economy Class
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
Seats to avoid
- Row 7, seats A, D, G and K · Business Class
Next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 21, seats A, C, E, G, H and K · Premium Economy Class
Next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 21, seat D · Premium Economy Class
Last Premium Economy row, in front of the lavatories.
- Row 56, seat A · Economy Class
No window at this window seat
- Row 56, seat K · Economy Class
Economy window seat that JAL lists as having no window.
Quick answers
How many seats does Japan Airlines's Boeing 787-9 (E91, 52 Business · 35 Premium Economy · 116 Economy) have?
Japan Airlines's Boeing 787-9 (E91, 52 Business · 35 Premium Economy · 116 Economy) has 203 seats: 52 in Business Class, 35 in Premium Economy Class and 116 in Economy Class.
What are the best Economy seats on Japan Airlines's Boeing 787-9 (E91, 52 Business · 35 Premium Economy · 116 Economy)?
On Japan Airlines's Boeing 787-9 (E91, 52 Business · 35 Premium Economy · 116 Economy), the best Economy seats are row 45, seat C (exit-row aisle seat with open space ahead.).
Which seats should I avoid on Japan Airlines's Boeing 787-9 (E91, 52 Business · 35 Premium Economy · 116 Economy)?
On Japan Airlines's Boeing 787-9 (E91, 52 Business · 35 Premium Economy · 116 Economy), avoid row 7, seats A, D, G and K (next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing), row 21, seats A, C, E, G, H and K (next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing) and row 21, seat D (last Premium Economy row, in front of the lavatories.).
What is Business Class like on Japan Airlines's Boeing 787-9 (E91, 52 Business · 35 Premium Economy · 116 Economy)?
Business Class on Japan Airlines's Boeing 787-9 (E91, 52 Business · 35 Premium Economy · 116 Economy) has 52 seats, rows 1 to 13, in a 1-2-1 layout, 20.1-inch-wide seats (lie-flat bed). The pick: row 4, seat A (business window seat in the middle of the forward cabin.).
What is Premium Economy Class like on Japan Airlines's Boeing 787-9 (E91, 52 Business · 35 Premium Economy · 116 Economy)?
Premium Economy Class on Japan Airlines's Boeing 787-9 (E91, 52 Business · 35 Premium Economy · 116 Economy) has 35 seats, rows 17 to 21, in a 2-3-2 layout, 42.1-inch pitch (recliner). The pick: row 19, seat A (premium Economy window pair mid-cabin.).
How much legroom is there in Economy on Japan Airlines's Boeing 787-9 (E91, 52 Business · 35 Premium Economy · 116 Economy)?
Economy on Japan Airlines's Boeing 787-9 (E91, 52 Business · 35 Premium Economy · 116 Economy) has about 33.1 inches of seat pitch and seats about 18.9 inches wide, in a 2-4-2 layout. Exit rows and bulkheads have more legroom.
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