About the Airbus A330-200
Airbus lists an overall length of 58.82 meters for the A330-200, compared with 63.66 meters for the A330-300. Both have a 60.30-meter wingspan. Airbus describes the shorter model as designed for long-range routes. The fuselage length is a useful way to compare the two when you have side views at the same scale.
Seating capacity
Airbus gives 210–250 as typical seating and lists 406 as its maximum seating figure for the A330-200. KLM describes a 268-seat aircraft. These figures refer to a manufacturer range, a manufacturer maximum and a specific airline layout. The seat map from the airline operating your flight shows the configuration for that aircraft.
Cabin layout
KLM lists 2–4–2 for Economy. Two aisles separate a pair of seats by each side of the cabin from four seats in the center. In a full row, each side pair has a window and an aisle seat. The middle block has two seats between its aisle seats. Check your row and seat letter on the flight’s seat map, especially around exits or where a cabin section narrows.
How to recognize an Airbus A330-200
Look for a wide fuselage and one engine beneath each wing. The A330-200 is about 4.8 meters shorter than the A330-300, while their wingspans are the same. Perspective can hide the length difference in a single image. A registration matched to an aircraft record is the better way to confirm the exact model.
Variants and related aircraft
The FAA lists the A330-200 under A332, the A330-300 under A333 and the A330-800 under A338. The A330-800 is the shorter model of the later A330neo generation. When choosing a radar filter, check the complete model name.
Airbus A330-300 · Airbus A330-800neo
Frequently asked questions
How many seats does an Airbus A330-200 have?
Airbus lists 210–250 as typical. KLM publishes a 268-seat example. Check the operating airline’s map for your flight.
Are there middle seats in A330-200 Economy?
In KLM’s full 2–4–2 rows, the center block has two middle seats. The pairs at the sides have a window and an aisle seat.