Boeing 737-800
Best rows: 6, 16. Watch rows: 1, 6, 16, 31 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 6, 16 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
United Airlines's Boeing 737-800 seats 166 passengers across 3 cabin classes. First class offers 37 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 30 inches.
United Airlines flies the Boeing 737-800 in 6 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified configuration · 166 seats · 16F / 54W / 96Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
166 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 37" | 20-21" | 16 |
| Premium Economy | 34-35" | 17" | 54 |
| Economy | 30" | 17" | 96 |
Cabin guide
- First: 16 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-4), 37" pitch, 20-21" wide.
- Premium Economy: 54 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 6-14), 34-35" pitch, 17" wide.
- Economy: 96 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 16-31), 30" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 6, 16 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 6, 16 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 31 — 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, between rows 14 and 16: 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 31: 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
United Airlines Boeing 737-800 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified United Airlines Boeing 737-800 layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
United Airlines Boeing 737-800 Premium Economy photos
54 seats · 34-35" pitch · 17" width
Seat photos
United Airlines Boeing 737-800 Economy photos
96 seats · 30" pitch · 17" width
Seat photos
Variant identity
United Airlines uses this Boeing 737-800 page for 16F / 54W / 96Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 16F / 54W / 96Y
- 166 seats as drawn
- 16 First, 54 Premium Economy, 96 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
- 166
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the United Airlines Boeing 737-800 have?
- This United Airlines Boeing 737-800 configuration (16F / 54W / 96Y) has 166 seats: 16 First, 54 Premium Economy, 96 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the United Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 6, 16 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the United Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 6, 16; 31 — 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 United Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First 37" pitch, 20-21" wide; Premium Economy 34-35" pitch, 17" wide; Economy 30" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the United Airlines Boeing 737-800 have premium economy?
- Yes - 54 Premium Economy seats in a 3-3 layout.
- How accurate is this United 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 2026-06-16.