Boeing 747-400
Best rows: 9, 14. Watch rows: 1, 9, 14, 52 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 9, 14 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
El Al's Boeing 747-400 seats 455 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 60 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 34 inches.
El Al flies the Boeing 747-400 in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified configuration · 455 seats · 26J / 429Y / 429Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
455 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 60" | 20" | 26 |
| Economy | 34" | 17" | 429 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 26 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-7), 60" pitch, 20" wide.
- Economy: 429 seats in a 3-4-3 layout (rows 9-52), 34" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 9, 14 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 9, 14 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 52 — 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 7 and 9: 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 12 and 14: 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 52: 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 26J / 429Y / 429Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 26J / 429Y / 429Y
- 455 seats as drawn
- 26 Business, 429 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
- 455
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the El Al Boeing 747-400 have?
- This El Al Boeing 747-400 configuration (26J / 429Y / 429Y) has 455 seats: 26 Business, 429 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the El Al Boeing 747-400?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 9, 14 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the El Al Boeing 747-400?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 9, 14; 52 — 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: Business 60" pitch, 20" wide; Economy 34" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the El Al Boeing 747-400 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 747-400 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- 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.