Boeing 737 MAX 8
Trade-off rows: 4, 8 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 32 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 176 seats · 8J / 18W / 150Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
176 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 38" | 21" | 8 |
| Premium Economy | 32" | 17" | 18 |
| Economy | 29-30" | 17" | 150 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 8 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-2), angled recliner seats, 38" pitch, 21" wide.
- Premium Economy: 18 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 4-6), 32" pitch, 17" wide.
- Economy: 150 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 8-32), 29-30" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 4 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 8 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 4 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 8 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 32 — 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, between rows 2 and 4: 2 lavatories 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 6 and 8: 2 lavatories 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 32: 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 MAX 8 on other airlines
Shandong Airlines's Boeing 737 MAX 8 seats 176 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Business class offers 38 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 29 inches.
How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
Shandong Airlines uses this Boeing 737 MAX 8 page for 8J / 18W / 150Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 8J / 18W / 150Y
- 176 seats as drawn
- 8 Business, 18 Premium Economy, 150 Economy
Cabin classes, seat counts and monuments confirmed against Shandong 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 (8J + 18W + 150Y = 176 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 8J + 18W + 150Y = 176
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Shandong Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 have?
- This Shandong Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 configuration (8J / 18W / 150Y) has 176 seats: 8 Business, 18 Premium Economy, 150 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Shandong Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 4, 8 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Shandong Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 32 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 4, 8 trade 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 type of business class seat does the Shandong Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 have?
- angled recliner seats (not fully flat).
- What is the seat pitch on the Shandong Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 38" pitch, 21" wide; Premium Economy 32" pitch, 17" wide; Economy 29-30" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the Shandong Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 have premium economy?
- Yes - 18 Premium Economy seats in a 3-3 layout.
- How accurate is this Shandong Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 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.