Boeing 737-800
Best rows: 31, 37. Watch rows: 31, 33, 36, 37, 52, 53 because of lavatories, no under-seat storage, tight bulkhead clearance, missing or misaligned windows, limited recline, and galley noise.
- 37 — Overwing exit rows 37-38: extra legroom
China Eastern Airlines's Boeing 737-800 seats 158 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Economy comes in at 31 inches.
China Eastern Airlines flies the Boeing 737-800 in 5 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified configuration · 158 seats · 20J / 138Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
158 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | — | — | 20 |
| Economy | 31" | 17" | 138 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 20 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 6-10).
- Economy: 138 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 31-53), 31" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 37 — Overwing exit rows 37-38: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 53 — Last row: lavatories behind, may not recline
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 6: 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, behind row 53: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
Photos and reviews
China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 Business photos
20 seats
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China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 Economy photos
138 seats · 31" pitch · 17" width
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Variant identity
China Eastern Airlines uses this Boeing 737-800 page for 20J / 138Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 20J / 138Y
- 158 seats as drawn
- 20 Business, 138 Economy
Seat-by-seat notes
Every annotated seat on this verified layout, rated and explained: no window, near a galley or lavatory, limited recline, exit-row legroom, bulkhead or bassinet positions, misaligned windows, and tray-table or under-seat-storage quirks.
| Row / seat | Cabin | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31A, 31B, 31K | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, tight bulkhead clearance, extra legroom, and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 31C, 31J | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, tight bulkhead clearance, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and partial bulkhead with extra legroom |
| 33A | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 36A, 36B, 36K | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 37A, 37B, 37K | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 51A, 51B, 51K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 52A, 52B, 52C, 52J, 52K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 53A | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 53B, 53C, 53J, 53K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-11. Seat count is validated against the published cabin totals before this map can render. Per-seat notes are extracted from the source data and rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Source
- Coordinate-verified cabin layout
- Verification tier
- Tier B
- Validated seats
- 158
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 have?
- This China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 configuration (20J / 138Y) has 158 seats: 20 Business, 138 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 37 (overwing exit rows 37-38).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 53 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What is the seat pitch on the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Economy 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 737-800 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 seat map?
- This layout is verified seat-by-seat: every cabin count is checked against the airline's published configuration, and the full seat grid is validated before the map is shown. Last verified 2026-06-11.