Cabin layout
This version Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 holds 8 business and 168 economy seats and is equipped with Boeing Sky Interiors, Boeing Space Bins, and mood lighting. Five rows in economy are sold as "Economy X" for the extra legroom. These are identified in the seat map with dark grey accents
Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge
Power240V universal AC
USBUSB-A
Wi-FiIntelsat 2Ku-band satellite wifi on selected aircraft
Air vent
Adjustable headrestEight leather upholstered B/E Aerospace Spectrum First cradle seats in a 2-2 layout.
USBUSB-A (not guaranteed)Wi-FiIntelsat 2Ku-band satellite wifi on selected aircraftAir ventAdjustable headrest168 leather upholstered Collins Pinnacle slimline seats in a 3-3 layout, featuring an adjustable headrest and a tablet holder.
Flying this Boeing 737-800? See which seats are still open
Enter your Virgin Australia flight number and date on the live seat map to see the open seats on your flight, with every seat's comfort score.
Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 seat map.
The best seat on the Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 is 02A. In Business, go for 02A or 02F; in Economy, 08A and 08F are recommended for a good window.
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Extra legroom.
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Extra legroom.
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Pitch about 32". 3" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
Window·Recommended
Pitch about 32". 3" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
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 | 8 | 168 |
| Pitch | 37" | Rows 3 to 5: 34"; rows 13 and 14: 38" |
| Width | 20" | 17" |
| Recline | 5" | 2" |
| Power | 240V universal AC | USB-A (not guaranteed) |
| Screen | Audio and video streamed to your own phone or tablet. | Audio and video streamed to your own phone or tablet. |
| Wi-Fi | Intelsat 2Ku-band satellite wifi on selected aircraft | Intelsat 2Ku-band satellite wifi on selected aircraft |
What every symbol, measurement, and color on the map means, so you can compare seats, cabins, and aircraft with confidence.
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
Measured across the seat cushion between the inner edges of the armrests.
Seat recline
How far the seat tilts back from upright, measured as the travel at the headrest.
Adjustable armrest
Adjustable headrest
Air vent
Seatback screen
Streaming to device
Wi-Fi
Power outlet
USB port
Wireless charging
Bluetooth audio
Privacy door
Galley
Lavatory
Accessible lavatory
Washlet lavatory
Bar or lounge
Bassinet position
Prayer area
Snack station
Service animal seating
Peanut-allergy seatingGood
Steady enough for messaging and email.
Better
Comfortable browsing and light streaming.
Best
Fast enough for video calls and streaming.
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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This version Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 holds 8 business and 168 economy seats and is equipped with Boeing Sky Interiors, Boeing Space Bins, and mood lighting. Five rows in economy are sold as "Economy X" for the extra legroom. These are identified in the seat map with dark grey accents
This version of the Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 holds 8 business and 162 economy seats and applies to two aircraft refreshed in 2022. They are equipped with Boeing Sky Interiors, Boeing Space Bins, and mood lighting. Five rows in economy are sold as "Economy X" for the extra legroom. These are identified in the seat map with red accented headrests
This version of the Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 holds 8 business and 174 economy seats, equipped with Boeing Sky Interiors, Boeing Space Bins, and mood lighting. Four rows in economy are sold as "Economy X" for the extra legroom. These are identified in the seat map with dark grey and red accents
How to read the map, what the ratings mean, and what you need to get started.
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| Cabins | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Virgin AustraliaThis page VA · Business, Economy 176 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline | Business 8 · Economy 168 | 31-34" | ||
Economy 189 | Not listed | |||
Premium 8 · Economy 162 | Not listed | |||
Business 16 · Economy 144 | 34"+3"+3" more | |||
Business 24 · Economy 156 | 30-34" | |||
Business 16 · Economy 132 | Not listed | |||
Business 12 · Economy 147 | Not listed | |||
Business 8 · Economy 159 | Not listed | |||
Business 8 · Economy 168 | Not listed | |||
Business 18 · Economy 168 | 30" | |||
Business 18 · Economy 171 | 30-31" | |||
Economy 186 | 30" | |||
Economy 189 | 29" | |||
Economy 174 | 32"+1"+1" more | |||
Economy 189 | Not listed | |||
Economy 186 | Not listed | |||
Business 12 · Economy 147 | 31" | |||
Business 16 · Economy 145 | 30" | |||
Business 16 · Economy 156 | 30" | |||
Business 8 · Economy 158 | Not listed | |||
Business 12 · Economy 150 | Not listed | |||
Business 12 · Economy 150 | Not listed | |||
Business 12 · Economy 150 | Not listed | |||
Economy 168 | Not listed | |||
Business 8 · Economy 150 | Not listed | |||
Business 8 · Economy 153 | Not listed | |||
Business 8 · Economy 162 | Not listed | |||
Business 8 · Economy 150 | Not listed | |||
Business 8 · Economy 168 | Not listed | |||
Business 20 · Economy 138 | Not listed | |||
Business 8 · Economy 153 | Not listed | |||
Business 4 · Economy 174 | Not listed | |||
Business 4 · Economy 168 | Not listed | |||
Business 4 · Economy 165 | Not listed | |||
Business 16 · Economy 150 | Not listed | |||
Business 16 · Economy 144 | Not listed | |||
Business 16 · Economy 144 | 31" | |||
Business 24 · Economy 120 | Not listed | |||
Business 16 · Economy 138 | 32"+1"+1" more | |||
Business 8 · Economy 162 | 31-38" | |||
Business 8 · Economy 174 | 30" |
Legroom, seat width and recline are for economy seats.
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