Boeing 737-800
Best rows: 1, 15, 16, 22, 23. Watch rows: 15, 18, 21, 22, 37, 38, 39 because of galleys, lavatories, missing or misaligned windows, limited recline, narrower seat, and galley noise.
- 1 — Class J bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 15 — Economy bulkhead/forward row: extra legroom
- 22, 23 — Overwing exit row: extra legroom
Japan Airlines's Boeing 737-800 seats 165 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Economy comes in at 38 inches.
Japan Airlines flies the Boeing 737-800 in 3 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified configuration · 165 seats · 20W / 145Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
165 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class J | 38" | 18.5" | 20 |
| Economy Class | 31" | 17.3" | 145 |
Cabin guide
- Class J: 20 seats in a 2-3 layout (rows 1-4), 38" pitch, 18.5" wide.
- Economy Class: 145 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 15-39), 31" pitch, 17.3" wide.
Best seats
- 1 — Class J bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 15 — Economy bulkhead/forward row: extra legroom
- 22, 23 — Overwing exit row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 15 — Bulkhead row, missing seat (15B area blocked at galley/lav division)
- 39 — Last row: lavatories and galley 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, behind row 39: 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
Japan Airlines uses this Boeing 737-800 page for 20W / 145Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 20W / 145Y
- 165 seats as drawn
- 20 Class J, 145 Economy Class
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15A, 15C, 15H, 15J, 15K | Economy Class | Best | extra legroom |
| 16C | Economy Class | Best | extra legroom |
| 18A | Economy Class | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 21A, 21B, 21J, 21K | Economy Class | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 22A, 22B, 22J, 22K | Economy Class | Mixed | extra legroom and limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 22C, 22H | Economy Class | Best | extra legroom |
| 23A, 23B, 23C, 23H, 23J, 23K | Economy Class | Best | extra legroom |
| 36A, 36B | Economy Class | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 37A, 37B, 37C | Economy Class | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 37H | Economy Class | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 38A | Economy Class | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat and right beside a lavatory |
| 38B, 38C, 38H | Economy Class | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat, right beside a lavatory, and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 38J | Economy Class | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 38K | Economy Class | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat |
| 39H | Economy Class | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat, right beside a lavatory, and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 39K | Economy Class | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat 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 B
- Validated seats
- 165
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800 have?
- This Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800 configuration (20W / 145Y) has 165 seats: 20 Class J, 145 Economy Class.
- What are the best seats on the Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 1 (class j bulkhead row); 15 (economy bulkhead/forward row); 22, 23 (overwing exit row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 15; 39 — 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 Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Class J 38" pitch, 18.5" wide; Economy Class 31" pitch, 17.3" wide.
- Does the Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800 have premium economy?
- Yes - 20 Class J seats in a 2-3 layout.
- How accurate is this Japan 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.