Which seats should you avoid on the Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800?

On the Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800: Rows 33-34: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing. In all, 12 seats are rated avoid on this layout.

How many seats does the Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800 have?

The Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800 has 166 seats on this layout: 16 Business, 150 Economy.

Is there Wi-Fi on the Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800?

Yes, the Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800 has Wi-Fi: Starlink · Rollout in progress, not yet fitted to all aircraft.

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Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800 Seat Map (166 seats)

Cabin layout

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This refreshed version of the Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800 holds 16 business and 150 economy seats including 24 designated EconomyExtra seats. These are located at rows 5 to 8

Updated October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Haul

Short Haul

Configuration

16J · 150Y

166seats

Business 16

Economy 150

Wi-Fi

Best

Starlink · Rollout in progress, not yet fitted to all aircraft

Entertainment

Audio and video on a screen in each seatback.

Seat classes

Business

16 seats

Rows1 to 4

Economy

150 seats

Rows5 to 34

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Best seats on the Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800 seat map.

The best seat on the Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800 is 1A. In Business, go for 1A or 1F; in Economy, 27A and 27F are recommended for a good window.

1A 1F 1B 1E
Business: Rated Recommended by travelers, best first.
27A 27F 29A 29F 31A 31F
Economy: Rated Recommended by travelers, best first.

Every seat on the Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800, row by row

Business
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
1	A B E F	1A, 1B, 1E, 1F
2	A B E F
3	A B E F
4	A B E F

Economy
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
5	A B C D E F
6	A B C D E F	6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, 6F
7	A B C D E F	7B, 7C, 7D, 7E
8	A B C D E F	8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F
9	A B C D E F
10	A B C D E F
11	A B C D E F
17	A B C D E F
18	A B C D E F	18B, 18C, 18D, 18E
19	A B C D E F
20	A B C D E F
21	A B C D E F
22	A B C D E F
23	A B C D E F
24	A B C D E F
25	A B C D E F
26	A B C D E F
27	A B C D E F	27A, 27F
28	A B C D E F
29	A B C D E F	29A, 29F
30	A B C D E F
31	A B C D E F	31A, 31F
32	A B C D E F
33	A B C D E F		33A, 33B, 33C, 33D, 33E, 33F
34	A B C D E F		34A, 34B, 34C, 34D, 34E, 34F

Seat notes

1A, 1B, 1E, 1F, 17A, 17B, 17C, 17D, 17E, 17F +6 more: Extra legroom.
1B: Partial bulkhead (85%). Extra legroom on the right.
5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F: No underseat storage. Bulkhead in front.
5A, 5B, 5C: Tight bulkhead, wall only 41cm (16in) away.
5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F: Tray in the armrest, so a narrower seat.
5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D +14 more: Economy Extra. Sold at 34" pitch, 4" over the rest of the cabin. Costs extra, or comes with status.
5A, 5F, 7A, 7F, 8A, 9A, 9F, 11A, 11F, 19A +5 more: Window sits behind you. Lean back to see out.
5C: Partial bulkhead (75%). Extra legroom on the right.
5D, 5E, 5F: Tight bulkhead, wall only 42cm (16in) away.
5D: Partial bulkhead (80%). Extra legroom on the left.
6A, 6B, 7E, 7F, 8A, 8B, 8F: Pitch about 33". 4" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
6C, 6D, 6E, 6F, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D: Pitch about 34". 4" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
8C, 8D, 8E: Pitch about 33". 3" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
10A, 10F, 11A, 11F, 17A, 17F, 18A, 18F, 19A, 19F +6 more: Above the wing, so little of the ground is in view.
11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, 11F, 17A, 17B, 17C, 17D +2 more: Limited recline, to keep the exit clear.
32A, 32B, 32C, 32D, 32E, 32F: Near the lavatory behind. Some noise and passing traffic.
33A, 33B, 33C, 33D, 33E, 33F, 34A, 34B, 34C, 34D +2 more: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing.
34A, 34B, 34C, 34D, 34E, 34F: Fixed back: a wall sits immediately behind.
34B, 34C, 34D, 34E: Galley behind. Noise and light during meal service.

Things to know before you pick

5A 5F 7A 7F 8A 9A+9 more
The windows are misaligned or set back from the seat.
11A 11B 11C 11D 11E 11F+6 more
Recline is limited here.
32A 32B 32C 32D 32E 32F
Travelers report door noise and queues near the lavatory.

Is the better cabin worth it?

Compare the cabins on this aircraft side by side, so you can weigh the jump in pitch, width, and amenities against the fare.

Spec	Business	Economy
Seats	16	150
Screen	Audio and video on a screen in each seatback.	Audio and video on a screen in each seatback.

How the Boeing 737-800 compares with other airlines

How much legroom and seat width you get in economy here, next to other airlines that fly the same plane. Bigger numbers mean more room.

Other Boeing 737-800 seat maps

Fitted differently by 74 other airlines. Tick a map to compare it side by side.

All airlines

	Cabins
Copa AirlinesThis page CM · Business, Economy 166 seats	Business 16 · Economy 150	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	166
Aeroitalia XZ · Economy 189 seats	Economy 189	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	189
Aerolíneas Argentinas AR · Premium, Economy 170 seats	Premium 8 · Economy 162	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	170
Aeroméxico AM · Business, Economy 160 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 144	34"	17"	3"	160
Aeroméxico AM · Business, Economy 180 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 24 · Economy 156	30-34"	17"	3"	180
Air Algérie AH · Business, Economy 148 seats	Business 16 · Economy 132	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	148
Air China CA · Business, Economy 159 seats	Business 12 · Economy 147	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	159
Air China CA · Business, Economy 167 seats	Business 8 · Economy 159	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	167
AJet VF · Economy 189 seats	Economy 189	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	189
AJet VF · Economy 186 seats	Economy 186	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	186
ANA NH · Business, Economy 166 seats	Business 8 · Economy 158	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	166
Copa Airlines CM · Layout 1 · Business, Economy 160 seats · 17" wide · 4" recline	Business 16 · Economy 144	29-34"	17"	4"	160
Copa Airlines CM · Layout 2 · Business, Economy 160 seats	Business 16 · Economy 144	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	160

Legroom, seat width and recline are for economy seats.

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The 3 cabin layouts on this aircraft

This airline flies the same aircraft in more than one cabin layout. Here is what separates them, so you know which one you are looking at before you pick a seat.

16J · 144Y · Layout 1

Business: 16J
Economy: 144Y

This refreshed version of the Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800 is laid out 16C 144Mincluding 24 designated EconomyExtra seats. These are located at rows 5 to 8

16J · 150Y

Business: 16J
Economy: 150Y

This refreshed version of the Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800 holds 16 business and 150 economy seats including 24 designated EconomyExtra seats. These are located at rows 5 to 8

16J · 144Y · Layout 2

Business: 16J
Economy: 144Y

This pre-refreshed version of the Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800 holds 16 business and 144 economy seats including 24 designated EconomyExtra seats. These are located at rows 5 to 8.