EVA Air 787-10 Seat Map & Best Seats (2026)
EVA Air flies a single, consistent configuration of the Boeing 787-10 across its seven-aircraft fleet, which makes seat selection refreshingly predictable: there is no "version lottery" to worry about. Every 787-10 carries 342 seats split between a 34-seat Royal Laurel business cabin in a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone and a 308-seat Economy cabin in 3-3-3. This guide breaks down exactly where to sit, which rows to avoid, and how the cabins compare. All ratings come from SeatCompare's own research and analysis.
✈️ Quick Verdict
| Cabin | Layout | Best Seats | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Laurel | 1-2-1 reverse herringbone | Window 01A/K, 07A/K, 08A/K; centre pair D-G for couples | Row 10 (10A/D/K) by the lavatory |
| Economy | 3-3-3 | Row 20 bulkhead; row 41 extra-legroom; 49A/K & 52A/K | 32A/K & 53A/K (no window); rows 35-36; 40D/E/G; rows 57-59 |
Cabin-by-Cabin Analysis
Royal Laurel (Business Class) — Rows 01-10
EVA Air's Royal Laurel cabin on the 787-10 is a single forward business cabin laid out 1-2-1 in a reverse herringbone arrangement spanning rows 01-10. Every seat is a fully lie-flat bed with direct aisle access, so no passenger ever has to climb over a neighbour. The herringbone stagger angles each seat toward the window or toward the centre, which creates the privacy and the difference between "solo" and "couple" seats. A and K face the windows; D and G are the centre pair (best for couples).
✅ Best Royal Laurel seats
- 01A/01K, 07A/07K, 08A/08K — the standout window seats. They are well-aligned with the cabin windows (no blank wall between portholes), face the window with the seat angled away from the aisle for maximum privacy, and enjoy direct aisle access. Ideal for solo travellers who want to sleep undisturbed.
- All A and K window seats (rows 01-10) — every window seat is a strong choice for solo flyers thanks to the reverse-herringbone privacy and aisle access; the rows above simply have the cleanest window alignment.
- Centre pair D-G (any row) — the two centre seats sit side by side with a lowerable divider, the best choice for couples travelling together.
🚫 Royal Laurel seats to avoid
- There are no genuinely bad seats in Royal Laurel — it is a uniform lie-flat product. The only considerations are minor.
- Row 10 (10A, 10D, 10K) — the last business row sits closest to the cabin divider and the lavatory behind it, so it sees more foot traffic and noise. A small trade-off, not a dealbreaker.
- Centre seats (D-G) for solo travellers — perfectly comfortable, but you sit slightly closer to your neighbour than in a window seat; solo flyers seeking privacy should prefer A or K.
Features: ~44" pitch (lie-flat bed ~76" extended), ~23" wide, reverse-herringbone privacy plus a sliding partition, large on-demand AVOD seatback screen, AC universal power outlet + USB at every seat, and Panasonic Avionics satellite Wi-Fi.
Economy Class — Rows 20-59
Economy is laid out 3-3-3 with seat letters A-B-C | D-E-G | H-J-K (note there is no "F" and no "I"). The A/B/C and H/J/K sides each border a window, while D/E/G is the centre block. With 308 seats across rows 20-59, where you sit makes a real difference to comfort.
✅ Best Economy seats
- Row 20 bulkhead (20C, 20D, 20E, 20G, 20H) — the front-of-cabin bulkhead row delivers extra legroom and a fast deplane. Note bulkhead seats have no under-seat stowage during taxi/takeoff and fixed armrests.
- Row 41 extra-legroom (41A/41B/41C and 41H/41J/41K) — noticeably more legroom than standard Economy, sitting comfortably mid-cabin away from the rear galleys and lavatories.
- 49A/49K and 52A/52K — well-aligned window seats (no misaligned blank panel), positioned mid-forward. The pick of the standard Economy windows for view, sleep and a place to lean.
🚫 Economy seats to avoid
- 32A/32K and 53A/53K — no window. Despite being lettered as window seats, these positions sit between window frames and have effectively no window — a frequent surprise. Avoid if a view or a place to rest your head matters.
- Rows 35-36 (whole rows) — beside a galley and lavatory bank, so they get the most foot traffic, the most noise, and intermittent light from the queue.
- 40D/40E/40G — this centre group sits directly ahead of the row 41 extra-legroom seats, hemmed in with no view and a reduced sense of space.
- Rows 57-59 (rearmost) — right by the rear galleys and lavatories: heavy foot traffic, the most noise, often limited or no recline, and they deplane last.
- All middle seats (B, E, J) — no aisle and no window, with neighbours on both sides. Tolerable for families seated together, the weakest choice for solo and couple travellers.
Features: ~31-32" pitch, ~17" wide, standard recline (reduced in the last row), on-demand AVOD seatback screen, AC power + USB at every seat, Panasonic satellite Wi-Fi.
Cabin Features Comparison
| Feature | Royal Laurel (Business) | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Rows | 01-10 | 20-59 |
| Layout | 1-2-1 reverse herringbone | 3-3-3 |
| Seats | 34 | 308 |
| Seat type | Fully lie-flat bed | Standard recliner |
| Pitch | ~44" (76" bed) | ~31-32" |
| Width | ~23" | ~17" |
| Aisle access | Direct from every seat | Aisle/middle/window |
| IFE | On-demand AVOD seatback | On-demand AVOD seatback |
| Power | AC + USB every seat | AC + USB every seat |
| Wi-Fi | Panasonic satellite | Panasonic satellite |
Quick-Pick Summary by Traveller Type
| Traveller Type | Recommended Seats | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Solo (Business) | 01A/K, 07A/K, 08A/K | Window-facing, maximum privacy, direct aisle access |
| Couple (Business) | Centre pair D-G, any row | Seats side by side with a lowerable divider |
| Solo (Economy) | 49A/49K, 52A/52K | Well-aligned windows, forward of rear galleys |
| Couple (Economy) | A+C or H+K of a forward row (skip the middle) | Window + aisle with only the middle seat to negotiate |
| Family | A-B-C or H-J-K block, forward rows | Whole row together; middle seats stay in-family |
| Legroom priority | Row 20 bulkhead or row 41 extra-legroom (A/B/C & H/J/K) | Extra leg space ahead of the seat |
| Budget / value | Any forward window (A or K), rows 20s-low 40s | Best comfort-per-dollar; avoid 32A/K, 53A/K and rows 57-59 |
FAQ
Is there more than one version of the EVA Air 787-10?
No. EVA Air operates a single, consistent configuration across all seven aircraft — 34 Royal Laurel business seats plus 308 Economy seats, 342 total. There is no version lottery, so the seat you pick is the seat you get. (EVA's separate 787-9 fleet has a different layout, but this guide covers the 787-10 only.)
What are the best business class seats on the EVA Air 787-10?
For solo travellers, the window seats 01A/01K, 07A/07K and 08A/08K are the best of Royal Laurel: cleanest window alignment, maximum privacy in the reverse-herringbone layout, and direct aisle access. Couples should choose the centre pair D-G in any row.
Which economy seats should I avoid?
Avoid 32A/32K and 53A/53K, which are lettered as window seats but have no window. Steer clear of rows 35-36 (beside a galley and lavatory bank) and the rearmost rows (57-59), which sit by the galleys and lavatories with the most noise, traffic and limited recline; the centre group 40D/40E/40G is also best skipped. All middle seats (B, E, J) are the weakest choice for anyone not travelling as a family.
Do all seats have power and entertainment?
Yes. Every seat in both Royal Laurel and Economy has an on-demand AVOD seatback screen and an AC power outlet plus USB charging. The aircraft is also equipped with Panasonic Avionics satellite Wi-Fi.
Are the Royal Laurel seats lie-flat?
Yes. Every Royal Laurel seat converts to a fully lie-flat bed (~76" extended) with direct aisle access in the 1-2-1 reverse-herringbone layout, plus a sliding privacy partition.
Where are the best economy windows for a long flight?
49A/49K and 52A/52K are the standout Economy window seats — well-aligned with the windows and positioned mid-forward, away from the busy rear galleys and lavatories. For more legroom, the row 41 extra-legroom seats (41A/41B/41C and 41H/41J/41K) and the row 20 bulkhead are the picks.
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Seat data based on SeatCompare's own research and analysis. Layouts can change; confirm your specific seat at booking.