Boeing 737-800
Trade-off rows: 1 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 25 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
Korean Air flies the Boeing 737-800 in 2 layouts — pick yours
Which version are you on?
- Rows only run up to 25 on this version — if your row is above 25, you're on the 138-seat (12J · 126Y) version instead.
- This version has no Business cabin — a Business ticket means you're on a different version.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 147 seats · 147Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
147 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy (front rows Business, movable curtain) | 31" | 17" | 147 |
Cabin guide
- Economy (front rows Business, movable curtain): 147 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 1-25), 31" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 1 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 1 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 25 — Galley and lavatories behind: limited recline
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 25: 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
Korean Air's Boeing 737-800 seats 147 passengers in a single-class cabin.
How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
Korean Air uses this Boeing 737-800 page for 147Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 147Y
- 147 seats as drawn
- 147 Economy (front rows Business, movable curtain)
Cabin classes, seat counts and monuments confirmed against Korean Air's published configuration; seat positions within partial rows are approximate. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (147 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 147
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Korean Air Boeing 737-800 have?
- This Korean Air Boeing 737-800 configuration (147Y) has 147 seats: 147 Economy (front rows Business, movable curtain).
- What are the best seats on the Korean Air Boeing 737-800?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 1 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Korean Air Boeing 737-800?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 25 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Row 1 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 Korean Air Boeing 737-800?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Economy (front rows Business, movable curtain) 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the Korean Air Boeing 737-800 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 737-800 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Korean Air 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 2026-06-16.