The EVA Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seats 278 passengers across 3 cabins. Every row below is rated on legroom, position and distance from the galleys and lavatories.
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Avoid 46B, 46E and 46J (near bassinet position), row 54, row 55, 73A, 73B, 73C, 73H, 73J, 73K, 74D, 74G, 74H and 74J (immediately adjacent to lavatory), 60E (tray table and video screen in armrest), 61D, 61G, 73D, 73G and 74E (near lavatory) and 72A (no window at this seat position).
The EVA Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner carries 278 passengers across Business + Premium Economy + Economy. Power and Wi-Fi are available on this aircraft. Seats are rated below, so you can see which have the legroom, the window alignment and the quiet — and which sit next to a galley or lavatory.
The seats rated best on this map are 2A, 2K, 3A, 3K, 5A, 5K. Another 65 seats are rated best or good. Look for 25 extra-legroom seats for the most room.
Seats rated avoid on this map are 46B, 46E, 46J, 54A, 54B, 54C. Another 32 seats are rated avoid. These are usually the back rows near the galley and lavatories, or middle seats with no window or aisle.
A few factors contribute: the 787-9 cabin runs at better pressure and humidity than older widebody types, the seat configuration is a standard three-three-three rather than the cramped ten-abreast found on 777 operators, and EVA has a strong record for service quality relative to the fare. The combination of aircraft type and airline service standard makes the long sector to North America more bearable than the seat pitch alone would suggest.
Yes — Premium Economy sits in its own distinct section of the aircraft, between Royal Laurel business and the main economy cabin. The two-three-two layout gives the cabin a dedicated feel, and the seat itself is wider with more recline than economy. On a transpacific flight of ten or more hours, the separate cabin environment and enhanced service are tangible benefits over standard economy.
Window seats let you lean against the fuselage wall without being disturbed by neighbours heading to the aisle. Over-wing rows tend to have a steadier ride than the tail section. Exit rows add legroom but sometimes have fixed armrests that can make lying sideways less comfortable. The key is to avoid the middle seat in any triple and to stay away from the rear galley rows where crew activity continues through the night.
