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United Boeing 787-9 (789) Layout 1 seat map

Boeing 787-9 (789)

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The quick answer

This United Boeing 787-9 (789) layout has 252 seats across 2 cabins. Recommended: 27C — More legroom. Check 27A: No window or a misaligned window.

Identify it by 252 seats across 2 cabins, with row 41 as the last numbered row.

seats
252
cabins
2
Last row
41

Best seats

Best supported seat choices

  1. 27CBest for legroom

    More legroom · Direct aisle access

    Keep in mind: More aisle traffic exposureGood supporting detail
  2. 27JBest for legroom

    More legroom · Direct aisle access

    Keep in mind: More aisle traffic exposureGood supporting detail
  3. 16ABest for legroom

    More legroom · Window position

    Keep in mind: Near a bassinet positionGood supporting detail

Seats to avoid

Seats and rows to check carefully

  1. 27AAvoid if possible

    More legroom · Window position

    Keep in mind: No window or a misaligned windowGood supporting detail
  2. 27LAvoid if possible

    More legroom · Window position

    Keep in mind: No window or a misaligned windowGood supporting detail
  3. 38AAvoid if possible

    Window position · More privacy

    Keep in mind: No window or a misaligned windowGood supporting detail

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Cabin specifications

Business

seats
48
First row
1
Last row
8

Economy

seats
204
First row
16
Last row
41

Every row, at a glance

Seat numbers and assessed exceptions in this layout. Select a seat number to locate it on the map.

United Boeing 787-9 (789) Layout 1 seat map — Full seat map; 252 Seats
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Cabin layout and seat numbers. The image uses the same layout as the interactive map.

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Main deck
RowSeatsSeat notes
1Business
Bulkhead: 1A, 1B, 1D, 1E, 1K, 1L
2Business
3Business
4Business
5Business
6Business
Bulkhead: 6A, 6B, 6D, 6E, 6K, 6L
7Business
8Business
16Economy
Bulkhead: 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E, 16F, 16J, 16K, 16L

16A: Best for legroom — More legroom · Window position · More privacy · Near a bassinet position · More aisle traffic exposure

17Economy
18Economy
19Economy
20Economy
21Economy
22Economy
23Economy
24Economy
27Economy
Exit row: 27A, 27B, 27C, 27J, 27K, 27L

27C: Best for legroom — More legroom · Direct aisle access · More privacy · More aisle traffic exposure

27J: Best for legroom — More legroom · Direct aisle access · More privacy · More aisle traffic exposure

27A: Avoid if possible — More legroom · Window position · More privacy · No window or a misaligned window · Possible obstruction

27L: Avoid if possible — More legroom · Window position · More privacy · No window or a misaligned window · Possible obstruction

28Economy
29Economy
Bulkhead: 29D, 29E, 29F
30Economy
31Economy
32Economy
33Economy
34Economy
35Economy
36Economy
37Economy
38Economy

38A: Avoid if possible — Window position · More privacy · No window or a misaligned window · More aisle traffic exposure

39Economy
40Economy
41Economy

FAQ

Boeing 787-9 (789) seat map

How can I identify this layout?

Identify it by 252 seats across 2 cabins, with row 41 as the last numbered row.

How are the best seats chosen?

A recommendation appears only when the exact seat has a supported advantage. Cautions require a concrete drawback.

Can the operating aircraft change?

Airlines can substitute aircraft. Check the seat count and cabin layout again when check-in opens.