Qantas Boeing 737-800 Seat Map (168 seats)

Qantas Boeing 737-800 cabin layout and seating plan

Cabin layout

12J · 156Y168 seats
Qantas Boeing 737-800 seat map
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Boeing 737-800

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This is the latest version of the Qantas Boeing 737-800 and holds 12 business and 156 economy seats. Selected aircraft have individual seatback screens with audio/visual content provided on demand, whereas the remainder have overhead screens plus the option of content streamed to your personal electronic device. The majority of aircraft are equipped with ViaSat Ka-band satellite wifi.

Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer
Boeing
Body
Narrow body
Haul
Medium Haul

Configuration

12J · 156Y
168seats
Business 12
Economy 156
Wi-Fi
Best
Ka-band satellite · Free/complimentary
Entertainment
About 50% of the fleet carries audio and video on demand to a seatback screen. The rest have overhead displays instead, with content streamed to your own laptop, tablet or phone.

Seat classes

Business
12 seats
Rows1 to 3
Pitch37"
Width18.7"
Recline8"
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal AC (not guaranteed)USBUSBUSB-AScreenScreen10.1" HD touch screen display (not guaranteed)Wi-FiWi-FiComplimentary Ka-band satellite wifi powered by ViaSatAir ventAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrest

12 Recaro recliner seats in a 2-2 layout, featuring a swing-out leg rest and footrest, an adjustable headrest, tablet holder, and a retractable bi-folding table.

Economy
156 seats
Rows4 to 29
Pitch30" to 34"
Width17"
Recline5"
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal AC (not guaranteed)USBUSBUSB-AScreenScreen9" HD touch screen display (not guaranteed)Wi-FiWi-FiComplimentary Ka-band satellite wifi powered by ViaSatAir ventAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

156 Recaro seats in a 3-3 layout and feature an adjustable headrest. Some aircraft are fitted with older B/E Aerospace Innovator 2 seats

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Seat insights

Best seats on the Qantas Boeing 737-800

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

The best seat on the Qantas Boeing 737-800 is 01A. In Business, go for 01A or 01F; in Economy, 08F and 22A are recommended for a good window.

Cabin
Position
  • 08F

    Window·Recommended

    Pitch about 34". 4" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 22A

    Window·Recommended

  • 22F

    Window·Recommended

  • 24A

    Window·Recommended

  • 24F

    Window·Recommended

  • 26A

    Window·Recommended

  • 26F

    Window·Recommended

  • 01A

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 01F

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 05A

    Window·Recommended

    Pitch about 34". 4" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 05F

    Window·Recommended

    Pitch about 34". 4" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 06A

    Window·Recommended

    Pitch about 34". 4" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

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.

SpecBusinessEconomy
Seats12156
Pitch37"Rows 5 to 9: 34"; rows 12 and 13: 37"
Width18.7"17"
Recline8"Seats in rows 11, 12, and 29 do not recline
Power110V universal AC (not guaranteed)110V universal AC (not guaranteed)
Screen10.1" HD touch screen display (not guaranteed)9" HD touch screen display (not guaranteed)
Wi-FiComplimentary Ka-band satellite wifi powered by ViaSatComplimentary Ka-band satellite wifi powered by ViaSat

Boeing 737-800 seat specifications: pitch, width and recline

What every symbol, measurement, and color on the map means, so you can compare seats, cabins, and aircraft with confidence.

Seat measurements

Row pitch

Row pitch

Distance from a point on one seat to the same point on the seat in the row ahead. A useful proxy for legroom.

Seat width

Seat width

Measured across the seat cushion between the inner edges of the armrests.

Seat recline

Seat recline

How far the seat tilts back from upright, measured as the travel at the headrest.

In-seat amenities

  • Adjustable armrestAdjustable armrest
  • Adjustable headrestAdjustable headrest
  • Air ventAir vent
  • Seatback screenSeatback screen
  • Streaming to deviceStreaming to device
  • Wi-FiWi-Fi
  • Power outletPower outlet
  • USB portUSB port
  • Wireless chargingWireless charging
  • Bluetooth audioBluetooth audio
  • Privacy doorPrivacy door

Cabin features

  • GalleyGalley
  • LavatoryLavatory
  • Accessible lavatoryAccessible lavatory
  • Washlet lavatoryWashlet lavatory
  • Bar or loungeBar or lounge
  • Bassinet positionBassinet position
  • Prayer areaPrayer area
  • Snack stationSnack station
  • Service animal seatingService animal seating
  • Peanut-allergy seatingPeanut-allergy seating

Wi-Fi quality

Good

Steady enough for messaging and email.

Better

Comfortable browsing and light streaming.

Best

Fast enough for video calls and streaming.

Seat ratings

Recommended

Above average. A strong pick on this aircraft.

Caution

Some trade-offs worth weighing before you book.

Avoid

Below average, with known drawbacks to avoid.

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The 2 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.

12J · 162Y

Business
12J
Economy
162Y

The Qantas Boeing 737-800 holds 12 business and 162 economy seats. Selected aircraft have individual seatback screens with audio/visual content provided on demand, whereas the remainder have overhead screens plus the option of content streamed to your personal electronic device. The majority of aircraft are equipped with ViaSat Ka-band satellite wifi. The wifi service is currently only offered on domestic flights

12J · 156Y

Business
12J
Economy
156Y

This is the latest version of the Qantas Boeing 737-800 and holds 12 business and 156 economy seats. Selected aircraft have individual seatback screens with audio/visual content provided on demand, whereas the remainder have overhead screens plus the option of content streamed to your personal electronic device. The majority of aircraft are equipped with ViaSat Ka-band satellite wifi.

FAQ

Qantas Boeing 737-800 seat map questions

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The map is drawn to scale from real cabin data, including window alignment, galleys, lavatories, and exit rows. Airlines can swap aircraft, so always confirm your seat at check-in.

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