Boeing 737-800
Best rows: 4. Watch rows: 1, 4, 29 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 4 — 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.
Seat map
Verified configuration · 161 seats · 8J / 153Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
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 4-29), 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
- 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 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 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.
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
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
- 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: 4 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 4; 29 — 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 2026-06-16.