Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
Best rows: 9. Watch rows: 1, 9, 26 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 9 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Japan Airlines's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner seats 186 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 60 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Japan Airlines flies the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified configuration · 186 seats · 42J / 144Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
186 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 60" | 20" | 42 |
| Economy | 31" | 17" | 144 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 42 seats in a 2-2-2 layout (rows 1-7), jal 787-8 (2-2-2 lie-flat), 60" pitch, 20" wide.
- Economy: 144 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 9-26), 31" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 9 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 9 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 26 — 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, behind row 26: 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.
Photos and reviews
Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Business reviews
42 seats · JAL 787-8 (2-2-2 lie-flat) · 60" pitch · 20" width
Cabin reviews
- Review: Japan Airlines Business Class Boeing 787 (KIX-LAX)
One Mile at a Time · Ben Schlappig · Same product match
Verified 200; JAL 787 business class (Sky Suite III).
Variant identity
Japan Airlines uses this Boeing 787-8 page for 42J / 144Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 42J / 144Y
- 186 seats as drawn
- 42 Business, 144 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
- 186
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 have?
- This Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 configuration (42J / 144Y) has 186 seats: 42 Business, 144 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 9 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 9; 26 — 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 787-8?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 60" pitch, 20" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 787-8 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 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.