Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800 Seat Map
165 seats · 20 Class J · 145 Economy Class
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How to identify this version
- Rows only run up to 39 on this version — if your row is above 39, you're on the 144-seat (12J · 132Y) version instead.
Seat map
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Strong optionsrows 1, 16, 23Extra roomrows 15, 22Check firstrows 18, 21, 37, 38, 39
About this layout
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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: 20W / 145Y
- 165 seats total
- Cabin split: 20W · 145Y
- Seat selector spans rows 1–39
- Class J: 2-3 across rows 1–4
- Economy Class: 3-3 across rows 15, 16–38, 39
If the total, cabin split, row numbers, or seats abreast do not match, return to the Japan 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, behind row 39: 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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Seat map data and methodologyConfiguration geometry↓
Variant identity
Japan Airlines uses this Boeing 737-800 page for 20W / 145Y. The seat counts below come from this airline-aircraft layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 20W / 145Y
- 165 seats as drawn
- 20 Class J, 145 Economy Class
Seat-map fields were independently confirmed against recorded evidence for Japan Airlines. Cabin totals passed independent source verification. Seat spacing, partial-row geometry and facility placement may be schematic. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (20W + 145Y = 165 on this aircraft). Per-seat notes are rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Method
- Configuration geometry (positions approximate)
- Layout updated
- 2026-08-16
- Public source reviewed
- 2026-08-27
- Published seat count
- 20W + 145Y = 165
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15A, 15C, 15H, 15J, 15K | Economy Class | Mixed | extra legroom |
| 16C | Economy Class | Best | extra legroom |
| 18A | Economy Class | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 21A, 21B, 21J, 21K | Economy Class | Mixed | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 22A, 22B, 22J, 22K | Economy Class | Mixed | extra legroom and limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 22C, 22H | Economy Class | Best | extra legroom |
| 23A, 23B, 23C, 23H, 23J, 23K | Economy Class | Best | extra legroom |
| 36A, 36B | Economy Class | Mixed | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 37A, 37B, 37C | Economy Class | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 37H | Economy Class | Mixed | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 38A | Economy Class | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat and right beside a lavatory |
| 38B, 38C, 38H | Economy Class | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat, right beside a lavatory, and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 38J | Economy Class | Mixed | narrower than the standard seat and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 38K | Economy Class | Mixed | narrower than the standard seat |
| 39H | Economy Class | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat, right beside a lavatory, and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 39K | Economy Class | Mixed | narrower than the standard seat and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800 have?
- This Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800 configuration (20W / 145Y) has 165 seats: 20 Class J, 145 Economy Class.
- What are the best seats on the Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 15C, 15H, 15J (economy bulkhead/forward row); 22C, 22H (overwing exit row); 23A, 23B, 23C, 23H, 23J, 23K (overwing exit row); 1 (class j bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 39 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Row 15 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 Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Class J 38" pitch, 18.5" wide; Economy Class 31" pitch, 17.3" wide.
- Does the Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800 have premium economy?
- Yes - 20 Class J seats in a 2-3 layout.
- How accurate is this Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800 seat map?
- Cabin totals passed independent source verification. Seat spacing, partial-row geometry and facility placement may be schematic. The full seat grid must reproduce the stored cabin totals before it is shown. Public source reviewed 2026-08-27.