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Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 Seat Map (182 seats)

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 cabin layout and seating plan

Cabin layout

8J · 174Y182 seats

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Boeing 737-800

Boeing 737-8FE

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

Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer

Boeing

Body

Narrow body

Haul

Short Haul

Configuration

8J · 174Y

182seats

Business 8

Economy 174

Wi-Fi

Best

Intelsat 2Ku · Selected aircraft only

Entertainment

Audio and video streamed to your own phone or tablet.

Seat classes

Business

8 seats

Rows1 to 2

Pitch37"

Width20"

Recline5"

In-seat amenities

Power240V universal AC

USBUSB-A

Wi-FiIntelsat 2Ku-band satellite wifi on selected aircraft

Air vent

Adjustable headrest

Adjustable armrest

Eight leather upholstered Collins Aerospace MiQ cradle seats in a 2-2 layout, and featuring an extendable leg and footrest, and a tablet holder. The aisle facing armrests can be lowered for easier access

Economy

174 seats

Rows3 to 31

Pitch30"

Width17"

Recline2"

In-seat amenities

USBUSB-A

Wi-FiIntelsat 2Ku-band satellite wifi on selected aircraft

Air vent

Adjustable headrest

174 leather upholstered Collins Meridian slimline seats in a 3-3 layout, featuring a 4 way adjustable headrest and a tablet holder.

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Seat insights

Best seats on the Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800

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 01A. In Business, go for 01A or 01F; in Economy, 06A and 06F are recommended for a good window.

Cabin

Position

06A
Window·Recommended
06F
Window·Recommended
09A
Window·Recommended
09F
Window·Recommended
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.

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	8	174
Pitch	37"	Rows 3 and 4: 34"; rows 14 and 15: 38
Width	20"	17"
Recline	5"	2"
Power	240V universal AC	USB-A
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

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

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.

In-seat amenities

Adjustable armrest
Adjustable headrest
Air vent
Seatback screen
Streaming to device
Wi-Fi
Power outlet
USB port
Wireless charging
Bluetooth audio
Privacy door

Cabin features

Galley
Lavatory
Accessible lavatory
Washlet lavatory
Bar or lounge
Bassinet position
Prayer area
Snack station
Service animal seating
Peanut-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.

Other Boeing 737-800 seat maps

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

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	Cabins
Virgin AustraliaThis page VA · Business, Economy 182 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Business 8 · Economy 174	30"	17"	2"	182
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"+4"+4" more	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
Air China CA · Business, Economy 176 seats	Business 8 · Economy 168	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	176
Air Europa UX · Business, Economy 186 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 18 · Economy 168	30"	17"	3"	186
Air Europa UX · Business, Economy 189 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 18 · Economy 171	30-31"	17"	3"	189
Air India AI · Economy 186 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Economy 186	30"	17"	3"	186
Air India AI · Economy 189 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Economy 189	29"	17"	3"	189
Air North 4N · Economy 174 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Economy 174	32"+2"+2" more	17"	3"	174
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
Alaska Airlines AS · Business, Economy 159 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 12 · Economy 147	31"+1"+1" more	17"	3"	159
Alaska Airlines AS · Business, Economy 161 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 145	30"	17"	3"	161
American Airlines AA · Business, Economy 172 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Business 16 · Economy 156	30"	17"	2"	172
ANA NH · Business, Economy 166 seats	Business 8 · Economy 158	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	166
Batik Air ID · Layout 1 · Business, Economy 162 seats	Business 12 · Economy 150	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	162
Batik Air ID · Layout 2 · Business, Economy 162 seats	Business 12 · Economy 150	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	162
Biman Bangladesh Airlines BG · Business, Economy 162 seats	Business 12 · Economy 150	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	162
Boliviana de Aviación OB · Economy 168 seats	Economy 168	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	168
China Airlines CI · Business, Economy 158 seats	Business 8 · Economy 150	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	158
China Airlines CI · Business, Economy 161 seats	Business 8 · Economy 153	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	161
China Eastern MU · Business, Economy 170 seats	Business 8 · Economy 162	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	170
China Eastern MU · Business, Economy 158 seats	Business 8 · Economy 150	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	158
China Eastern MU · Business, Economy 176 seats	Business 8 · Economy 168	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	176
China Eastern MU · Business, Economy 158 seats	Business 20 · Economy 138	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	158
China Southern CZ · Business, Economy 161 seats	Business 8 · Economy 153	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	161
China Southern CZ · Business, Economy 178 seats	Business 4 · Economy 174	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	178
China Southern CZ · Business, Economy 172 seats	Business 4 · Economy 168	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	172
China Southern CZ · Business, Economy 169 seats	Business 4 · Economy 165	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	169
Copa Airlines CM · Business, Economy 166 seats	Business 16 · Economy 150	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	166
Copa Airlines CM · Business, Economy 160 seats	Business 16 · Economy 144	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	160
Delta Air Lines DL · Business, Economy 160 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 144	31"+1"+1" more	17"	3"	160
Egyptair MS · Business, Economy 144 seats	Business 24 · Economy 120	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	144
Egyptair MS · Business, Economy 154 seats · 17" wide · 4" recline	Business 16 · Economy 138	32"+2"+2" more	17"	4"	154
Virgin Australia VA · Business, Economy 176 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Business 8 · Economy 168	31-34"+1"+1" more	17"	2"	176
Virgin Australia VA · Business, Economy 170 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Business 8 · Economy 162	31-38"+1"+1" more	17"	2"	170

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.

8J · 168Y

Business: 8J
Economy: 168Y

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

8J · 162Y

Business: 8J
Economy: 162Y

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

8J · 174Y

Business: 8J
Economy: 174Y

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Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 Seat Map (182 seats)

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 cabin layout and seating plan

Boeing 737-800

Configuration

Seat classes

Best seats on the Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800

Is the better cabin worth it?

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

Seat measurements

In-seat amenities

Cabin features

Wi-Fi quality

Seat ratings

Other Boeing 737-800 seat maps

Compare the Boeing 737-800

Plan your Virgin Australia flight

Check live Virgin Australia seat availability

Find extra-legroom and window seats

Compare cabins on your route

The 3 cabin layouts on this aircraft

8J · 168Y

8J · 162Y

8J · 174Y