United Boeing 737 MAX 9 seat map

United flies the Boeing 737 MAX 9 (ICAO type B39M) in one cabin layout. The 737 MAX 9 seats 179: 20 United First (first) seats 2-2 across, 159 Economy Plus (economy) seats 3-3 across.

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737 MAX 9 · 179 seats

CabinProductSeatsLayoutPitch
FirstUnited First202-2—
EconomyEconomy Plus453-3—
EconomyUnited Economy1143-3—

Dominant config (~148 of ~160 aircraft) is 20F/45E+/114Y = 179; a small sub-batch carries 48 Economy Plus instead of 45.

About the Boeing 737 MAX 9

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is a Boeing narrowbody with a typical two-class capacity of 178 and a range of about 3,550 nautical miles. The MAX-generation replacement for the 737-900ER, with LEAP-1B engines, split-scimitar winglets and a redesigned tail cone. Full Boeing 737 MAX 9 guide →

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Schematic layout compiled from public airline information, last checked 2026-07-09. Airlines change cabins with retrofits; confirm on the airline's own seat map before choosing a seat. See our editorial policy.