About the Airbus A330-300
Airbus lists a length of 63.66 meters for the A330-300, compared with 58.82 meters for the A330-200. Both have a 60.30-meter wingspan. The extra fuselage length gives airlines more room for seat rows or a different mix of cabin sections.
Seating capacity
Airbus lists 250–290 seats as typical for the A330-300 and 440 as its maximum seating figure. KLM lists 292 passengers for its aircraft. Delta publishes a 282-seat plan with 34 Delta One, 21 Delta Premium Select, 24 Delta Comfort and 203 Delta Main seats. These airline figures describe their published configurations. Consult the operating airline’s map for your flight.
Cabin layout
KLM lists 2–4–2 in Economy and 2–2–2 in Business. In a full Economy row, the two aisles separate a center block of four from the pairs by the windows. The outer pairs have a window and an aisle seat. In a full 2–2–2 Business row, the center pair has an aisle on each side. Check the row and seat letter on your own flight’s map.
How to recognize an Airbus A330-300
Look for a long, wide fuselage and an engine under each wing. The A330-300 is about 4.8 meters longer than the A330-200. Compare side views at a similar scale. The A330-900 is similar in length, so the registration and model record are a better way to confirm the exact variant.
Variants and related aircraft
The FAA lists the A330-300 under A333 and the shorter A330-200 under A332. The later A330-900 belongs to the A330neo generation and uses A339. Use the full model name to select the radar filter.
Airbus A330-200 · Airbus A330-900neo
Frequently asked questions
How many seats does an Airbus A330-300 have?
Airbus gives 250–290 as typical. Delta publishes a 282-seat example and KLM lists 292. Use your flight’s seat map for the applicable layout.
Where are the middle seats in KLM’s A330-300 Economy cabin?
In a full 2–4–2 row, the two middle seats are in the block of four. The pairs along the sides each have an aisle and a window seat.