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Where is the best place to sit on a 777-300ER?

Rows 5 to 10 offer the best views as they are unobstructed by the plane's wings, while passengers should note that rows 11 and 13 have one window fewer.



On a Boeing 777-300ER, the "best" seat depends on your cabin, but for many, the "mini-cabin" sections are the top choice for privacy and quiet. In Business Class, these are often the first few rows (like rows 1–7) located between the cockpit and the first set of exit doors, which feel much more exclusive than the larger main cabin. In Economy, the exit row seats (commonly rows 16 or 33, depending on the airline's configuration) are highly sought after because they offer virtually unlimited legroom, though they have the trade-off of no floor storage and slightly narrower seats due to the tray table being in the armrest. If you are traveling as a couple in Economy, look for the aft section where the fuselage tapers; on many 777s, the seating changes from a 3-4-3 layout to a 2-4-2 layout, providing private window pairs for the last few rows. For those who prioritize sleep, seats away from the galleys and lavatories are best to avoid noise and light pollution. Always check a site like SeatGuru for the specific airline, as configurations vary significantly between carriers like Emirates, United, or Cathay Pacific.

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Rows 5 to 10 offer the best views as they are unobstructed by the plane's wings, while passengers should note that rows 11 and 13 have one window fewer.

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Which Seats to Avoid. First, I'd avoid any seats up against a bulkhead wall (typically in the last row of a cabin), since recline will be limited. That includes seats 51A and B (pictured above), along with 51K and L. In this category, you'll also want to skip 22DEFG, 37ABC, 37DEFG, 37JKL and the four seats in row 52.

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Enjoy in-flight entertainment with the 15.4-inch LCD monitor and 16:9 high-resolution widescreen.

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The smoothest place to sit is over the wings,” says commercial pilot Patrick Smith, host of AskThePilot.com. These seats are close to the plane's center of lift and gravity. “The roughest spot is usually the far aft. In the rearmost rows, closest to the tail, the knocking and swaying is more pronounced.”

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Best seat for peace and quiet: A seat near the front. Best seat for legroom: A bulkhead or exit-row seat. Best seat for sleeping: A window seat in a bulkhead row. Best seat for extra space without a seatmate: A seat towards the back.

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The best seats in Economy Class On shorter flights in Economy, I'll typically choose a window seat (for the views) and pay extra to sit in the front of the cabin or at the bulkhead for more legroom. On long-haul flights, I'll consider an aisle seat located about 4-5 rows from the back.

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'Comfort gets you access to the Preferred seats for free which is such things as upper A380 deck (and boy would I pay for that on the above routing) and also slots like the bulkhead/exit row extra legroom seating' I too would pay extra to sit on the UD of a 380. Myrm makes very good points, all worth a bit of thought.

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The extended-range 777-300ER, with a MTOW of 700,000–775,000 lb (318–352 t), entered service in 2004, the longer-range 777-200LR in 2006, and the 777F freighter in 2009.

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