Boeing 737-800
Best rows: 5, 12, 14. Watch rows: 11, 29 because of limited recline and lavatories.
Malaysia Airlines flies the Boeing 737-800 in 3 layouts — pick yours
Which version are you on?
- Rows only run up to 29 on this version — if your row is above 29, you're on the 174-seat (12J · 162Y) version instead.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 160 seats · 737-800 (sub-fleet 738, type 2, older config gradually being replaced by type 1), 16 Business 2-2, 144 Economy 3-3 · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
160 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 39-42" | 21" | 16 |
| Economy | 30" | 17" | 144 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 16 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-4), angled recliner seats, 39-42" pitch, 21" wide.
- Economy: 144 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 5-29), 30" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 5 — Bulkhead row at front of Economy: extra legroom
- 12, 14 — Overwing exit row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 11 — Row ahead of overwing exit: reduced or no recline
- 29 — Last row: galley/lavatories behind, reduced 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, between rows 4 and 5: galley and exit door area - nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
- Cabin, behind row 29: 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
Malaysia Airlines's Boeing 737-800 seats 160 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 39 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 30 inches.
Photos and reviews
Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Malaysia 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.
Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800 Economy photos
144 seats · 30" pitch · 17" width
Seat photos
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How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-11
Variant identity
Malaysia Airlines uses this Boeing 737-800 page for 737-800 (sub-fleet 738, type 2, older config gradually being replaced by type 1), 16 Business 2-2, 144 Economy 3-3. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 737-800 (sub-fleet 738, type 2, older config gradually being replaced by type 1), 16 Business 2-2, 144 Economy 3-3
- 160 seats as drawn
- 16 Business, 144 Economy
Cabin classes, seat counts and monuments confirmed against Malaysia Airlines'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 (16J + 144Y = 160 on this aircraft).
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-11
- Validated seats
- 16J + 144Y = 160
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800 have?
- This Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800 configuration (737-800 (sub-fleet 738) has 160 seats: 16 Business, 144 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 5 (bulkhead row at front of economy); 12, 14 (overwing exit row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 11; 29 — 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 Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800 have?
- angled recliner seats (not fully flat).
- What is the seat pitch on the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 39-42" pitch, 21" wide; Economy 30" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 737-800 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Malaysia 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.