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Virgin Australia Boeing 737 MAX 8 Seat Map: Best & Worst Seats

Virgin Australia Boeing 737 MAX 8 cabin layout and seating plan

8J · 174Y182 seats

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Boeing 737 MAX 8

The Virgin Australia Boeing 737-Max 8 holds 8 business and 174 economy seats, 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/red accented headrests

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 an adjustable headrest and a tablet holder.

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Best seats on the Virgin Australia Boeing 737 MAX 8

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Virgin Australia Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat map.

The best seat on the Virgin Australia Boeing 737 MAX 8 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 13 and 14: 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 MAX 8 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 MAX 8 seat maps

Fitted differently by 53 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
Aerolíneas Argentinas AR · Premium, Economy 170 seats	Premium 8 · Economy 162	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	170
Aerolíneas Argentinas AR · Premium, Economy 174 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Premium 12 · Economy 162	29"	17"	2"	174
Aeroméxico AM · Business, Economy 166 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 150	30"	17"	3"	166
Air Algérie AH · Business, Economy 186 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 30 · Economy 156	30-33"	17"	3"	186
Air Canada AC · Business, Economy 169 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 153	30"	17"	3"	169
Air Canada AC · Economy 189 seats · 17" wide · no recline	Economy 189	29"	17"	None	189
Air China CA · Business, Economy 176 seats	Business 8 · Economy 168	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	176
Air Europa UX · Business, Economy 189 seats	Business 18 · Economy 171	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	189
Air India AI · Business, Economy 176 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 8 · Economy 168	30"	17"	3"	176
Air India Express IX · Economy 189 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Economy 189	29"	17"	3"	189
AJet VF · Economy 189 seats	Economy 189	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	189
AJet VF · Business, Economy 176 seats	Business 8 · Economy 168	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	176
Akasa Air QP · Economy 189 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Economy 189	29-30"	17"	2"	189
Akasa Air QP · Economy 186 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Economy 186	30"	17"	2"	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
Allegiant G4 · Economy 190 seats · 18" wide · no recline	Economy 190	28"	18"	None	190
American Airlines AA · Business, Economy 172 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Business 16 · Economy 156	30"	17"	2"	172
Arajet DM · Layout 1 · Business, Economy 185 seats · 17" wide · 4.5" recline	Business 8 · Economy 177	28-30"	17"	4.5"	185
Arajet DM · Layout 2 · Business, Economy 185 seats · 17" wide · 4.5" recline	Business 8 · Economy 177	28-30"	17"	4.5"	185
Arajet DM · Layout 1 · Economy 189 seats · 17" wide · 5" recline	Economy 189	29-33"	17"	5"	189
Arajet DM · Layout 2 · Economy 189 seats	Economy 189	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	189
Batik Air ID · Business, Economy 162 seats	Business 12 · Economy 150	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	162
Batik Air ID · Economy 189 seats	Economy 189	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	189
Batik Air ID · Economy 180 seats	Economy 180	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	180
Caribbean Airlines BW · Business, Economy 160 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 144	30"	17"	3"	160
Cayman Airways KX · Business, Economy 160 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Business 16 · Economy 144	32"+2"+2" more	17"	2"	160
China Eastern MU · Business, Economy 176 seats	Business 8 · Economy 168	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	176
China Southern CZ · Business, Economy 178 seats	Business 4 · Economy 174	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	178
Copa Airlines CM · Business, Economy 166 seats · 17" wide · 4" recline	Business 16 · Economy 150	31-34"+1"+1" more	17"	4"	166
Ethiopian ET · Business, Economy 160 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 144	30"	17"	3"	160
Ethiopian ET · Business, Economy 185 seats	Business 8 · Economy 177	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	185
Fiji Airways FJ · Business, Economy 170 seats · 17" wide · 5" recline	Business 8 · Economy 162	32"+2"+2" more	17"	5"	170
Flair Airlines F8 · Economy 189 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Economy 189	29"	17"	2"	189
Flynas XY · Economy 180 seats	Economy 180	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	180
Flynas XY · Economy 189 seats	Economy 189	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	189
GOL G3 · Premium, Economy 186 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Premium 30 · Economy 156	30"	17"	3"	186
Hainan Airlines HU · Business, Economy 176 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 8 · Economy 168	29"	17"	3"	176
Hainan Airlines HU · Economy 189 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Economy 189	29"	17"	3"	189
Icelandair FI · Business, Economy 160 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 144	31"+1"+1" more	17"	3"	160

Legroom, seat width and recline are for economy seats.

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