Boeing 747-400
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 19, 24. Watch rows: 1, 19, 24, 51 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 19, 24 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
El Al's Boeing 747-400 seats 381 passengers across 4 cabin classes. First class offers 77 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
El Al flies the Boeing 747-400 in 2 layouts — pick yours
455 seats26J · 429Y
381 seats12F · 50J · 39W · 280YViewing
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Verified configuration · 381 seats · 12F / 50J / 39W / 280Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
381 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 77" | 21" | 12 |
| Business | 60" | 20" | 50 |
| Premium Economy | 34" | 17" | 39 |
| Economy | 31" | 17" | 280 |
Cabin guide
- First: 12 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-3), 747-400 first, private first-class suites, 77" pitch, 21" wide.
- Business: 50 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 5-17), 60" pitch, 20" wide.
- Premium Economy: 39 seats in a 3-4-3 layout (rows 19-22), 34" pitch, 17" wide.
- Economy: 280 seats in a 3-4-3 layout (rows 24-51), 31" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 19, 24 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 19, 24 — 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 22 and 24: 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.
Variant identity
El Al uses this Boeing 747-400 page for 12F / 50J / 39W / 280Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 12F / 50J / 39W / 280Y
- 381 seats as drawn
- 12 First, 50 Business, 39 Premium Economy, 280 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
- 381
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the El Al Boeing 747-400 have?
- This El Al Boeing 747-400 configuration (12F / 50J / 39W / 280Y) has 381 seats: 12 First, 50 Business, 39 Premium Economy, 280 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the El Al Boeing 747-400?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 19, 24 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the El Al Boeing 747-400?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 19, 24; 51 — 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 El Al Boeing 747-400?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First 77" pitch, 21" wide; Business 60" pitch, 20" wide; Premium Economy 34" pitch, 17" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the El Al Boeing 747-400 have premium economy?
- Yes - 39 Premium Economy seats in a 3-4-3 layout.
- How accurate is this El Al 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.
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