Best-seats guide · Boeing 737 MAX 8
The best seats on the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8.
The Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 seats 160 passengers across 2 cabins. Every row below is rated on legroom, location and distance from galleys and lavatories.
The Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8) carries 160 passengers across Business + Economy. The extra legroom is at exit rows 16, 17 and 18 extra-legroom seats. Every row below is ranked on legroom, window alignment and quiet — and flagged when it sits next to the galley or the lavatory — so the seats worth booking and the ones to skip are easy to spot.
Business Class
rows 1–4 · 16 seatsEconomy
rows 11–34 · 144 seats- ›No underseat storage — bulkhead in front
- ›Extra legroom at this seat
- ›Tray table in armrest — narrower effective seat width
Frequently asked
Exit rows 16, 17 carry the most legroom, along with the 18 extra-legroom seats the airline marks. The "Best Seats" list above has the exact seat numbers.
The back rows of Economy, any seat directly next to a lavatory or galley, and middle seats near the rear are the ones travellers skip first on this layout.
Power and Wi-Fi availability varies by airline. Check the individual seat details for confirmed amenities.
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How we rate
Every seat is sourced from the airline's own diagram, cross-checked against independent references, and reviewed by hand — last updated June 2026. Ratings weigh legroom, recline, window alignment, and distance from galleys and lavatories.
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