Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 seat map
Virgin Atlantic flies the Boeing 787-9 (ICAO type B789) in one cabin layout. The 787-9 seats 264: 31 Upper Class (business) seats 1-1-1 across, 35 Premium (premium economy) seats 2-3-2 across at 38″ pitch, 198 Economy (economy) seats 3-3-3 across at 31″ pitch.
787-9 · 264 seats
| Cabin | Product | Seats | Layout | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Upper Class | 31 | 1-1-1 | — |
| Premium Economy | Premium | 35 | 2-3-2 | 38″ |
| Economy | Economy | 198 | 3-3-3 | 31″ |
How it compares: other airlines' Boeing 787-9
Same aircraft, different choices — more premium seats usually means fewer economy rows.
| Airline | Layout | Total | Business | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic | 787-9 | 264 | 31 | 3-3-3 · 31″ |
| Air Canada | 787-9 | 298 | 30 | 3-3-3 |
| Air France | 787-9 | 279 | 30 | 3-3-3 · 31″ |
| ANA | 787-9 (international) | 246 | 40 | 3-3-3 · 32″ |
| Japan Airlines | 787-9 (international) | 195 | 44 | 2-4-2 · 33″ |
| KLM | 787-9 | 294 | 30 | 3-3-3 · 31″ |
| Qantas | 787-9 | 236 | 42 | 3-3-3 · 32″ |
| Turkish Airlines | 787-9 | 300 | 30 | 3-3-3 · 31″ |
| United | 787-9 | 257 | 48 | 3-3-3/3-3-3 |
About the Boeing 787-9
The Boeing 787-9 is a Boeing widebody with a typical two-class capacity of 290 and a range of about 7,565 nautical miles. The best-selling member of the 787 Dreamliner family. Full Boeing 787-9 guide →
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Schematic layout compiled from public airline information, last checked 2026-10-19. Airlines change cabins with retrofits; confirm on the airline's own seat map before choosing a seat. See our editorial policy.