Boeing 737-800
Best rows: 6, 16, 17. Watch rows: 11, 15, 16, 31, 32 because of lavatories, missing or misaligned windows, limited recline, narrower seat, and galley noise.
- 6 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
China Airlines's Boeing 737-800 seats 161 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 40 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
China Airlines flies the Boeing 737-800 in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Cabin
161 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 40" | 20" | 8 |
| Economy | 31" | 17" | 153 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 8 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-2), 40" pitch, 20" wide.
- Economy: 153 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 6-32), 31" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 6 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 32 — Last row (half row): lavatories/galley behind
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 6: 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.
- 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.
Variant identity
China Airlines uses this Boeing 737-800 page for 8J / 153Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 8J / 153Y
- 161 seats as drawn
- 8 Business, 153 Economy
Seat-by-seat notes
Every annotated seat on this verified layout, rated and explained: no window, near a galley or lavatory, limited recline, exit-row legroom, bulkhead or bassinet positions, misaligned windows, and tray-table or under-seat-storage quirks.
| Row / seat | Cabin | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 15A, 15B, 15H, 15J, 15K | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 16A, 16B, 16H, 16J, 16K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 16C | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 17A, 17B, 17C, 17H, 17J, 17K | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 30A, 30B, 30C, 30H, 30J, 30K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 31A, 31B, 31C, 31H, 31J, 31K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 32A | Economy | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat and right beside a lavatory |
| 32B, 32C | Economy | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat, right beside a lavatory, and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-11. 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
- Coordinate-verified cabin layout
- Verification tier
- Tier A
- Validated seats
- 161
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Airlines Boeing 737-800 have?
- This China Airlines Boeing 737-800 configuration (8J / 153Y) has 161 seats: 8 Business, 153 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 6 (economy bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 32 — 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 China Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 40" pitch, 20" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the China Airlines Boeing 737-800 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 737-800 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this China 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 2026-06-11.