Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
Trade-off rows: 8, 17 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 29 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
United Airlines flies the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in 2 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 243-seat (28J · 21W · 194Y) version instead.
- Seat letter G/H exists only on this version — if that's your seat, this is your aircraft.
- This version has no J/L seats — if your seat letter is J or L, you're on a different version.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 219 seats · 36J / 70W / 113Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
219 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 43" | 20.5" | 36 |
| Premium Economy | 34" | 17.3" | 70 |
| Economy | 31" | 17.3" | 113 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 36 seats in a 2-2-2 layout (rows 1-6), Safran Optima, staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, 43" pitch, 20.5" wide.
- Premium Economy: 70 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 8-15), 34" pitch, 17.3" wide.
- Economy: 113 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 17-29), 31" pitch, 17.3" wide.
Best seats
- 8 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 17 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 8 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 17 — 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 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, between rows 15 and 17: 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 787-8 Dreamliner on other airlines
United Airlines's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner seats 219 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Business class offers 43 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Photos and reviews
United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Business photos
36 seats · Safran Optima · 43" pitch · 20.5" width
Seat photos
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United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Premium Economy photos
70 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 787-8 page for 36J / 70W / 113Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 36J / 70W / 113Y
- 219 seats as drawn
- 36 Business, 70 Premium Economy, 113 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 (36J + 70W + 113Y = 219 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 36J + 70W + 113Y = 219
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the United Airlines Boeing 787-8 have?
- This United Airlines Boeing 787-8 configuration (36J / 70W / 113Y) has 219 seats: 36 Business, 70 Premium Economy, 113 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the United Airlines Boeing 787-8?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 8, 17 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the United Airlines Boeing 787-8?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 29 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 8, 17 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 787-8 have?
- Safran Optima — a staggered layout — single seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, and the centre pair alternates between together (good for couples) and apart (good for solo travellers).
- What is the seat pitch on the United Airlines Boeing 787-8?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 43" pitch, 20.5" wide; Premium Economy 34" pitch, 17.3" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17.3" wide.
- Does the United Airlines Boeing 787-8 have premium economy?
- Yes - 70 Premium Economy seats in a 3-3-3 layout.
- How accurate is this United Airlines Boeing 787-8 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.