China Southern Airlines Boeing 737-800 Seat Map
161 seats · 8 Business · 153 Economy
161-seat configurationChange configuration↓
How to identify this version
- Rows only run up to 56 on this version — if your row is above 56, you're on the 169-seat (4J · 165Y) version or 172-seat (4J · 168Y) version or 178-seat (4J · 174Y) version instead.
Seat map
Choose a seat to see its verdict and specifications.
Strong optionsrows 1Extra roomrows 31Check firstrows 36, 39, 40, 54, 55, 56
About this layout
Identify this configurationMatch it to your China Southern Airlines booking ↓
Match these clues against the seat selector in your airline booking or manage-booking screen. Aircraft names alone are not enough because one airline can fly several cabin layouts of the same type.
Compare layouts →- Configuration label: 8J / 153Y
- 161 seats total
- Cabin split: 8J · 153Y
- Seat selector spans rows 1–56
- Business: 2-2 across rows 1–2
- Economy: 3-3 across rows 31–55, 56
If the total, cabin split, row numbers, or seats abreast do not match, return to the China Southern Airlines configuration list instead of relying on this map.
Aircraft and comparisons↓
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 31: galley - nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, behind row 56: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
Boeing 737-800 on other airlines
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Seat map data and methodologyPer-seat geometry↓
Variant identity
China Southern Airlines uses this Boeing 737-800 page for 8J / 153Y. The seat counts below come from this airline-aircraft layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 8J / 153Y
- 161 seats as drawn
- 8 Business, 153 Economy
Seat-map fields were independently confirmed against recorded evidence for China Southern Airlines. Seat codes, cabin assignments, row structure and cabin totals passed independent source verification. Spacing and facility placement remain schematic unless the map explicitly says otherwise. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (8J + 153Y = 161 on this aircraft). Per-seat notes are rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Method
- Per-seat geometry
- Layout updated
- 2026-08-16
- Public source reviewed
- 2026-08-27
- Published seat count
- 8J + 153Y = 161
Seat-by-seat notes16 reviewed rows↓
Every annotated seat on this 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 | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and bassinet can be fitted here |
| 31B | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 31C | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 31H | 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, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 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 near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 31K | 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 bassinet can be fitted here |
| 32A, 32K | Economy | Best | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 36A | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 39A, 39B, 39J, 39K | Economy | Mixed | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 40A, 40B, 40J, 40K | Economy | Mixed | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 53A, 53B | Economy | Mixed | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 54A, 54B, 54C | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 54H, 54J, 54K | Economy | Mixed | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 55A, 55B, 55C, 55H, 55J, 55K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 56H, 56J | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 56K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Southern Airlines Boeing 737-800 have?
- This China Southern Airlines Boeing 737-800 configuration (8J / 153Y) has 161 seats: 8 Business, 153 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Southern Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 1 (business bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Southern Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 56 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What type of business class seat does the China Southern Airlines Boeing 737-800 have?
- angled recliner seats (not fully flat).
- What is the seat pitch on the China Southern Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 42" pitch, 21" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the China Southern 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 Southern Airlines Boeing 737-800 seat map?
- Seat codes, cabin assignments, row structure and cabin totals passed independent source verification. Spacing and facility placement remain schematic unless the map explicitly says otherwise. The full seat grid must reproduce the stored cabin totals before it is shown. Public source reviewed 2026-08-27.