Boeing 737 MAX 8
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 4. Watch rows: 1, 4, 31 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 4 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Air China's Boeing 737 MAX 8 seats 176 passengers across 2 cabin classes. First class offers 45 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Air China flies the Boeing 737 MAX 8 in 2 layouts — pick yours
176 seats8J · 168Y
176 seats8F · 168YViewing
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Verified configuration · 176 seats · 8F / 168Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
176 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 45" | 21" | 8 |
| Economy | 31" | 17" | 168 |
Cabin guide
- First: 8 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-2), 45" pitch, 21" wide.
- Economy: 168 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 4-31), 31" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 4 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 4 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 31 — 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, behind row 31: 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.
Variant identity
Air China uses this Boeing 737 MAX 8 page for 8F / 168Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 8F / 168Y
- 176 seats as drawn
- 8 First, 168 Economy
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-16. Seat count is validated against the published cabin totals before this map can render. Per-seat notes are extracted from the source data and rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Source
- Published cabin counts + standard cabin layout
- Verification tier
- Tier B
- Validated seats
- 176
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Air China Boeing 737 MAX 8 have?
- This Air China Boeing 737 MAX 8 configuration (8F / 168Y) has 176 seats: 8 First, 168 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Air China Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 4 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Air China Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 4; 31 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What is the seat pitch on the Air China Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First 45" pitch, 21" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the Air China Boeing 737 MAX 8 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 737 MAX 8 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Air China 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.
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