Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 6. Watch rows: 1, 6, 22 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 6 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Kenya Airways's seats 116 passengers across 2 cabin classes.
Seat map
Business
Economy
Extra legroom
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Verified configuration · 116 seats · 16J / 100Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
116 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | — | — | 16 |
| Economy | — | — | 100 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 16 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-4).
- Economy: 100 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 6-22).
Best seats
- 6 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 6 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 22 — 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 4 and 6: 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 22: 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
Kenya Airways uses this page for 16J / 100Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 16J / 100Y
- 116 seats as drawn
- 16 Business, 100 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
- 116
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Kenya Airways have?
- This Kenya Airways configuration (16J / 100Y) has 116 seats: 16 Business, 100 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Kenya Airways ?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 6 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Kenya Airways ?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 6; 22 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- Does the Kenya Airways have premium economy?
- No, this configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Kenya Airways 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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