About the Airbus A330-900
Airbus delivered the first A330-900 to TAP Air Portugal in November 2018. The aircraft uses Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. Airbus lists an overall length of 63.69 meters and a wingspan of 64.0 meters. The longer fuselage gives airlines more room to distribute between rows, cabin classes and service areas than on the shorter A330-800.
Seating capacity
Airbus gives 287–303 seats as typical on its A330-900 product page. Delta publishes a 281-seat plan with 29 Delta One, 28 Delta Premium Select, 56 Delta Comfort and 168 Delta Main seats. These figures describe a manufacturer range and a specific airline configuration. Check the airline’s map for the layout planned for your flight.
Cabin layout
Airbus describes 2–4–2 as typical in Economy across the A330 family. Two aisles separate the pairs by the windows from the center block of four. In a full row, both middle seats are in the center block. The airline’s map shows how the layout changes between cabin sections and near exits. Compare the row and seat letter together when choosing a seat.
How to recognize an Airbus A330-900
Look for a long, wide fuselage with an engine under each wing and the extended wingtips of the A330neo. The A330-800 shares that wing and engine design but has a shorter fuselage. The older A330-300 is similar in length to the -900. If the view is unclear, use the registration to confirm the model.
Variants and related aircraft
The FAA lists the A330-900 under A339 and the shorter A330-800 under A338. The earlier A330-300 uses A333. Use the complete model name when choosing a radar filter.
Airbus A330-800neo · Airbus A330-300
Frequently asked questions
How many seats does an Airbus A330-900 have?
Airbus lists 287–303 seats as typical. Delta publishes a 281-seat example. Check the operating airline’s map for your flight.
Is the Airbus A330-900 longer than the A330-800?
Yes. The A330-900 is the longer A330neo model. The two use separate tracking codes, A339 and A338.