Boeing 737-800
Best rows: 4, 13, 14. Watch rows: 10, 12, 13, 29, 30 because of limited recline, lavatories, missing or misaligned windows, narrower seat, and galley noise.
- 4 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom, no underseat storage
- 13, 14 — Over-wing exit row: extra legroom
Qantas's Boeing 737-800 seats 174 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 37 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 30 inches.
Qantas flies the Boeing 737-800 in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified layout · 174 seats · 12J / 162Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
174 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 37" | 22" | 12 |
| Economy | 30" | 17.2" | 162 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 12 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-3), 37" pitch, 22" wide.
- Economy: 162 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 4-30), 30" pitch, 17.2" wide.
Best seats
- 4 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom, no underseat storage
- 13, 14 — Over-wing exit row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 13 — Over-wing exit row: limited or no recline, tray in armrest, exit-related restrictions
- 30 — 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 30: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
Photos and reviews
Qantas Boeing 737-800 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Qantas Boeing 737-800 layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Qantas Boeing 737-800 Business reviews
12 seats · 37" pitch · 22" width
Cabin reviews
- Qantas 737-800 Business Class review
Australian Frequent Flyer · Same product match
737-800 Business Class review; shown for selected Qantas 737 business seats.
Qantas Boeing 737-800 Economy photos and reviews
162 seats · 30" pitch · 17.2" width
Seat photos
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Cabin reviews
- Qantas 737 Economy Class review
Traveling For Miles · Same product match
737 Economy review; shown for selected Qantas 737 Economy seats.
Variant identity
Qantas uses this Boeing 737-800 page for 12J / 162Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 12J / 162Y
- 174 seats as drawn
- 12 Business, 162 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A, 10F | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 12A, 12B, 12E, 12F | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 13A, 13B, 13E, 13F | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 13C, 13D | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 14A, 14B, 14C, 14D, 14E, 14F | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 28A, 28B, 28C, 28D, 28E, 28F | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 29A, 29B, 29C, 29D, 29E, 29F | Economy | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat and right beside a lavatory |
| 30A, 30F | Economy | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat and right beside a lavatory |
| 30B, 30C, 30D, 30E | Economy | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat, right beside a lavatory, 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 A
- Validated seats
- 174
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Qantas Boeing 737-800 have?
- This Qantas Boeing 737-800 configuration (12J / 162Y) has 174 seats: 12 Business, 162 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Qantas Boeing 737-800?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 4 (economy bulkhead row); 13, 14 (over-wing exit row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Qantas Boeing 737-800?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 13; 30 — 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 Qantas Boeing 737-800?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 37" pitch, 22" wide; Economy 30" pitch, 17.2" wide.
- Does the Qantas Boeing 737-800 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 737-800 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Qantas 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.