Airbus A350-900 Seat Map & Aircraft Overview

Whatflytime August 15, 2025

Catalog

1. A350-900 Quick Facts 2. Common A350-900 Configurations by Airline 3. Air China A350-900 Seat Tips (312 seats)4. China Eastern A350-900 Seat Tips (376 seats)5. Current Direct Flights Operated by the Airbus A350-900 6. Why Travellers Love the A350-900 7. Seat Selection Guide for Popular Airbus and Boeing Aircraft

The Airbus A350-900 is the core model in the A350 family, a new-generation wide-body twin-engine aircraft competing directly with the Boeing 787 and 777 series.
It combines excellent fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, and long-range capability, making it a popular choice for flights between Singapore and major cities in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

A350-900 Quick Facts

Item	Details
Aircraft Model	Airbus A350-900
Structure	High use of carbon-fibre composites, reducing weight and improving fuel efficiency
Engines	Rolls-Royce Trent XWB
Range	~15,742 km (ULR version up to 17,960 km)
Typical Capacity	~332–352 seats in a three-class layout
Main Competitors	Boeing 787 / 777
Common Routes from Singapore	Singapore – London / Paris / New York / Tokyo / Hong Kong

Common A350-900 Configurations by Airline

Airline	Business Class	Premium Economy	Economy Class	Total Seats
Singapore Airlines (SQ) – Long-haul	42	24	187	253
Singapore Airlines (SQ) – Ultra Long-Range (ULR)	67	94	–	161
Singapore Airlines (SQ) – Medium-haul	40	–	263	303
Air France (AF)	48	32	212	292
Cathay Pacific (CX)	38	28	214	280
Qatar Airways (QR)	36	–	247	283
STARLUX Airlines (JX)	26	36	244	306
Air China (CA)	36	20	256	312
China Eastern (MU)	28	36	312	376

Air China A350-900 Seat Tips (312 seats)

Image Source: Lufthansa

Cabin Layout
- Premium Economy: Rows 31–33 (2-4-2, extra legroom)
- Economy: From Row 34 onwards, 3-3-3 layout
Recommended Seats
- Row 34: First row of economy, spacious
- Row 48: Exit row, extra legroom but no window
- Rows 49 & 50: Some seats with no seat in front, more space
- Perfect window rows: 31, 32, 35, 40, 41, 45, 46, 47, 51, 55, 59, 60
Seats to Avoid
- Rows 32–47: Over the wing, reduced view and more noise
- Row 47: Directly in front of mid-cabin lavatories
- Row 62: Last row, has window but close to lavatories

China Eastern A350-900 Seat Tips (376 seats)

Cabin Layout
- Premium Economy: Rows 25–28 (2-4-2 layout)
- Economy: From Row 31 onwards, 3-3-3 layout
Recommended Seats
- Row 31: First economy row, spacious legroom but no window
- Row 61: Exit row, spacious but no window
- Row 62: Some seats without obstruction in front
- Perfect window rows: 32, 37, 38, 64, 67, 68, 71, 75
Seats to Avoid
- Rows 25–39: Over the wing
- Row 39: Next to lavatories
- Row 76: Last row, some seats without windows and near lavatories

Current Direct Flights Operated by the Airbus A350-900

Flight Number	Aircraft Type	Departure Airport	Arrival Airport
JL328	Airbus A350-900	Fukuoka Airport (FUK / RJFF)	Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND / RJTT)
CA1435	Airbus A350-900	Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK / ZBAA)	Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG / ZUCK)
MU568	Airbus A350-900	Singapore Changi Airport (SIN / WSSS)	Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG / ZSPD)

Why Travellers Love the A350-900

Fuel efficiency: Lightweight composite fuselage
Comfort: 3-3-3 layout with wider seats, larger panoramic windows
Quiet cabin: Lower noise levels than comparable aircraft
Flexible range: Capable of ultra-long-haul or high-capacity regional routes

Summary

For Singapore travellers, the A350-900 is an excellent choice for both long-haul and medium-haul flights.

Seat recommendations:

For extra legroom: Choose bulkhead or exit rows
For the best views: Pick perfect window seats
For a quieter ride: Avoid over-wing and near-lavatory seats