Air China Boeing 737-800 Seat Map
167 seats · 8 First · 159 Economy
Seat map
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Extra roomrows 4Check firstrows 1, 30
Cabin and row guide↓
Cabins
- First2-2 · 38"
rows 1-2 · 8 seats · 21" wide
- Economy3-3 · 31"
rows 4-30 · 159 seats · 17" wide
Checked June 16, 2026Sources & methodology
About this layout
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- Configuration label: 8F / 159Y
- 167 seats total
- Cabin split: 8F · 159Y
- Seat selector spans rows 1–30
- First: 2-2 across rows 1–2
- Economy: 3-3 across rows 4–29, 30
If the total, cabin split, row numbers, or seats abreast do not match, return to the Air China configuration list instead of relying on this map.
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Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 1: 1 lavatory and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, between rows 2 and 4: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, behind row 30: 2 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
Boeing 737-800 on other airlines
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How we verified this layoutConfig-validated↓
Variant identity
Air China uses this Boeing 737-800 page for 8F / 159Y. The seat counts below are taken from the validated layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 8F / 159Y
- 167 seats as drawn
- 8 First, 159 Economy
Cabin totals pass FlightQ's internal validation; a public source link is not currently available, and partial-row positions may be approximate. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (8F + 159Y = 167 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Internal cabin-configuration dataset (public link unavailable)
- Method
- Config-validated (positions approximate)
- Layout validated
- 2026-06-16
- Public source checked
- Not publicly sourced
- Validated seats
- 8F + 159Y = 167
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Air China Boeing 737-800 have?
- This Air China Boeing 737-800 configuration (8F / 159Y) has 167 seats: 8 First, 159 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Air China Boeing 737-800?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 4 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Air China Boeing 737-800?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 30 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Row 4 trades extra legroom for lavatory or galley proximity — fine if noise doesn't bother you. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What is the seat pitch on the Air China Boeing 737-800?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First 38" pitch, 21" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the Air China Boeing 737-800 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 737-800 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Air China Boeing 737-800 seat map?
- Cabin totals pass FlightQ's internal validation; a public source link is not currently available, and partial-row positions may be approximate. The full seat grid must reproduce the stored cabin totals before it is shown. Layout validated 2026-06-16.