Boeing 737-800
Trade-off rows: 6, 15 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 29 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
United Airlines flies the Boeing 737-800 in 6 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 166-seat (16F · 48W · 102Y) version or 166-seat (16F · 150Y) version or 166-seat (16F · 54W · 96Y) version instead.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 154 seats · 16F / 138Y / 138Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
154 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 38" | 21" | 16 |
| Economy | 34" | 17.3" | 138 |
Cabin guide
- First: 16 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-4), angled recliner seats, 38" pitch, 21" wide.
- Economy: 138 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 6-29), 34" pitch, 17.3" wide.
Best seats
- 6, 15 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 6, 15 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 29 — 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 4 and 6: 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 13 and 15: 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 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
United Airlines's Boeing 737-800 seats 154 passengers across 2 cabin classes. First class offers 38 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 34 inches.
Photos and reviews
United Airlines Boeing 737-800 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified United 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.
United Airlines Boeing 737-800 Economy photos
138 seats · 34" pitch · 17.3" width
Seat photos
How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
United Airlines uses this Boeing 737-800 page for 16F / 138Y / 138Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 16F / 138Y / 138Y
- 154 seats as drawn
- 16 First, 138 Economy
Cabin classes, seat counts and monuments confirmed against United 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 (16F + 138Y = 154 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 16F + 138Y = 154
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the United Airlines Boeing 737-800 have?
- This United Airlines Boeing 737-800 configuration (16F / 138Y / 138Y) has 154 seats: 16 First, 138 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the United Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 6, 15 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the United Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 29 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 6, 15 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 is the seat pitch on the United Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First 38" pitch, 21" wide; Economy 34" pitch, 17.3" wide.
- Does the United Airlines Boeing 737-800 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 737-800 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this United 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 2026-06-16.