Air China Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat map
Air China flies the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (ICAO type B38M) in one cabin layout. The 737 MAX 8 seats 176: 8 Business (business) seats 2-2 across, 168 Economy (economy) seats 3-3 across.
737 MAX 8 · 176 seats
| Cabin | Product | Seats | Layout | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Business | 8 | 2-2 | — |
| Economy | Economy | 168 | 3-3 | — |
Cabin counts from public fleet records (checked 2026-10-28); abreast layout is the type's standard configuration.
How it compares: other airlines' Boeing 737 MAX 8
Same aircraft, different choices — more premium seats usually means fewer economy rows.
| Airline | Layout | Total | Business | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air China | 737 MAX 8 | 176 | 8 | 3-3 |
| Ethiopian Airlines | 737 MAX 8 | 160 | 16 | 3-3 |
| Icelandair | 737 MAX 8 | 160 | 16 | 3-3 |
| Korean Air | 737 MAX 8 | 146 | 8 | 3-3 |
| Ryanair | 737 MAX 8-200 | 197 | — | 3-3 · 30″ |
| Southwest | 737 MAX 8 | 175 | — | 3-3 · 32″ |
About the Boeing 737 MAX 8
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is a Boeing narrowbody with a typical two-class capacity of 162 and a range of about 3,500 nautical miles. Re-engined development of the 737 with CFM LEAP-1B engines and split-tip winglets. Full Boeing 737 MAX 8 guide →
Schematic layout compiled from public airline information, last checked 2026-10-28. Airlines change cabins with retrofits; confirm on the airline's own seat map before choosing a seat. See our editorial policy.