Boeing 777
Best Seats on the Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER
Cathay's 777-300ER fleet covers long-haul including premium routes to the US and UK. Most aircraft have the Cirrus Reverse Herringbone in business class, plus Cathay First on a small number of tails. The Aria Suite retrofit is starting on this fleet in 2026.
Last updated 2026-05-01
Key facts
- Airline
- Cathay Pacific
- Aircraft
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Family
- Boeing 777
- Business cabins
- Cirrus Reverse Herringbone
- First class
- First
- Best seats
- 11A, 11K, 17A, 17K, 1A, 2A
- Avoid
- 12E, 12F
- Last updated
- 2026-05-01
Cirrus Reverse Herringbone — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 · Most 777-300ERs
Same seat as the A350 — fully flat, direct aisle access, no door.
Best seats: 11A, 11K, 17A, 17K
Avoid: 12E, 12F
First — First Class
Configuration: 1-1-1 open suites · Select 777-300ERs
Open suite layout. Only 6 First seats per aircraft. Routes typically include HKG-LHR/JFK/SFO.
Best seats: 1A, 2A
Avoid: No notable bad seats in this cabin.
Routes this aircraft flies
- Hong Kong to London Heathrow (CX253/CX252)
- Hong Kong to Los Angeles (CX880/CX881)
- Hong Kong to New York JFK (CX846)
Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats in Cirrus Reverse Herringbone on the Cathay Pacific 777-300ER?
The best Cirrus Reverse Herringbone seats on the Cathay Pacific 777-300ER are 11A, 11K, 17A, 17K. The configuration is 1-2-1. Same seat as the A350 — fully flat, direct aisle access, no door.
Which seats should I avoid in Cirrus Reverse Herringbone on the Cathay Pacific 777-300ER?
Avoid seats 12E, 12F in Cirrus Reverse Herringbone on the Cathay Pacific 777-300ER.
What are the best seats in First on the Cathay Pacific 777-300ER?
The best First seats on the Cathay Pacific 777-300ER are 1A, 2A. The configuration is 1-1-1 open suites. Open suite layout. Only 6 First seats per aircraft. Routes typically include HKG-LHR/JFK/SFO.
What is the business class configuration on the Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER?
The Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER has a 1-2-1 business class layout in the Cirrus Reverse Herringbone cabin.
What routes does the Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER fly?
Typical routes include Hong Kong to London Heathrow (CX253/CX252); Hong Kong to Los Angeles (CX880/CX881); Hong Kong to New York JFK (CX846).
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