Boeing 737-800
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 7, 28, 33, 34. Watch rows: 28, 30, 33, 34, 50 because of lavatories, no under-seat storage, missing or misaligned windows, and limited recline.
- 7 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 28 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom (partial sidewall at window)
- 33, 34 — Overwing exit row: extra legroom
Korean Air's Boeing 737-800 seats 138 passengers across 2 cabin classes.
Korean Air flies the Boeing 737-800 in 2 layouts — pick yours
147 seats147Y
138 seats12J · 126YViewing
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Verified layout · 138 seats · 12J / 126Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
138 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestige | 50" | 21" | 12 |
| Economy | 33-34" | 17.2" | 126 |
Cabin guide
- Prestige: 12 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 7-9), 50" pitch, 21" wide.
- Economy: 126 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 28-50), 33-34" pitch, 17.2" wide.
Best seats
- 7 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 28 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom (partial sidewall at window)
- 33, 34 — Overwing exit row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 50 — Last row: galley and lavatories behind, limited recline
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 7: 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 9 and 28: 1 lavatory, 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.
- Cabin, behind row 50: 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
Korean Air uses this Boeing 737-800 page for 12J / 126Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 12J / 126Y
- 138 seats as drawn
- 12 Prestige, 126 Economy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28A, 28B, 28E, 28F | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 28C, 28D | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and partial bulkhead with extra legroom |
| 30A | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 33A, 33B, 33E, 33F | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 34A, 34B, 34E, 34F | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 50A, 50B, 50E, 50F | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 50C, 50D | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
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 A
- Validated seats
- 138
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Korean Air Boeing 737-800 have?
- This Korean Air Boeing 737-800 configuration (12J / 126Y) has 138 seats: 12 Prestige, 126 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Korean Air Boeing 737-800?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 7 (business bulkhead row); 28 (economy bulkhead row); 33, 34 (overwing exit row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Korean Air Boeing 737-800?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 50 — 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 Korean Air Boeing 737-800?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Prestige 50" pitch, 21" wide; Economy 33-34" pitch, 17.2" wide.
- Does the Korean Air Boeing 737-800 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 737-800 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Korean Air 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.
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