Boeing 747-400
Trade-off rows: 19, 29 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 51 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 374 seats · 12F / 52J / 88W / 222Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
374 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 83" | 21" | 12 |
| Business | 55" | 20" | 52 |
| Premium Economy | 34" | 17" | 88 |
| Economy | 31" | 17" | 222 |
Cabin guide
- First: 12 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-3), GlobalFirst, 83" pitch, 21" wide.
- Business: 52 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 5-17), fully flat beds in pairs, 55" pitch, 20" wide.
- Premium Economy: 88 seats in a 3-4-3 layout (rows 19-27), 34" pitch, 17" wide.
- Economy: 222 seats in a 3-4-3 layout (rows 29-51), 31" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 19 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 29 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 19 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 29 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 51 — 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 3 and 5: 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 17 and 19: 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 27 and 29: 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 51: 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 747-400 on other airlines
United Airlines's Boeing 747-400 seats 374 passengers across 4 cabin classes. First class offers 83 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Photos and reviews
United Airlines Boeing 747-400 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified United Airlines Boeing 747-400 layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
United Airlines Boeing 747-400 Business photos
52 seats · 55" pitch · 20" width
Seat photos
United Airlines Boeing 747-400 Economy photos
222 seats · 31" pitch · 17" width
Seat photos
How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
United Airlines uses this Boeing 747-400 page for 12F / 52J / 88W / 222Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 12F / 52J / 88W / 222Y
- 374 seats as drawn
- 12 First, 52 Business, 88 Premium Economy, 222 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 (12F + 52J + 88W + 222Y = 374 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 12F + 52J + 88W + 222Y = 374
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the United Airlines Boeing 747-400 have?
- This United Airlines Boeing 747-400 configuration (12F / 52J / 88W / 222Y) has 374 seats: 12 First, 52 Business, 88 Premium Economy, 222 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the United Airlines Boeing 747-400?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 19, 29 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the United Airlines Boeing 747-400?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 51 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 19, 29 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 United Airlines Boeing 747-400 have?
- fully flat beds arranged in pairs.
- What is the seat pitch on the United Airlines Boeing 747-400?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First 83" pitch, 21" wide; Business 55" pitch, 20" wide; Premium Economy 34" pitch, 17" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the United Airlines Boeing 747-400 have premium economy?
- Yes - 88 Premium Economy seats in a 3-4-3 layout.
- How accurate is this United Airlines Boeing 747-400 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.