Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800

The Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800 carries 144 passengers across Business + Economy. Every seat is rated below, so you can see which have the legroom, the window alignment and the quiet — and which sit next to a galley or lavatory.

Best seats on the Japan Airlines 737-800

The seats rated best on this map are 15A, 15B, 15C, 15H, 15J, 15K. Another 24 seats are rated best or good. Look for exit rows 22, 45 and 6 extra-legroom seats for the most room.

Seats to avoid

Seats rated avoid on this map are 18A, 50A, 57A, 57B, 57C, 57H. Another 8 seats are rated avoid. These are usually the back rows near the galley and lavatories, or middle seats with no window or aisle.

Frequently asked

How does JAL domestic Business class on the 737-800 compare to their international product?

JAL's domestic Business is a recliner in a two-two layout — comfortable and well-serviced, but not a lie-flat international seat. It is a strong domestic product by Japanese standards, with typically attentive service and a proper meal even on shorter sectors.

Is JAL Economy on the 737-800 better than a typical low-cost carrier?

Yes, meaningfully so — JAL's domestic Economy includes a seat selection process, complimentary checked baggage, and a drink and snack service as standard. The seat pitch is consistent with domestic full-service norms, and the cabin is kept in good condition.

Does the 737-800 have good connectivity on JAL domestic routes?

JAL has been expanding in-flight Wi-Fi across its domestic fleet, and the 737-800 is part of that rollout. Availability varies by individual aircraft, so check JAL's website for your specific flight if staying connected during the sector is important.

Japan Airlines 737-800

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Business: 132
Economy: 144
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12Business132Economy144Total

The Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800 seats 144 passengers across 2 cabins. Every row below is rated on legroom, location and distance from galleys and lavatories.

Verified by John McKeanLast verified 3 July 2026Cross-referenced

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Cabin Classes

Business Class

Rows 1–3

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1A 1C 1H 1K 2A 2C 2H 2K 3A 3C+2

Economy

Rows 15–58

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15A 15B 15C 15H 15J 15K 22B 22C 22H 22J 45A 45B 45C 45H 45J 45K

22A 22K

Avoid 18A (No window at this seat position — wall only); 50A (Reduced window views — 1 plugged window nearby); 57A, 57B, 57C, 58A, 58B, 58C, 58H, 58J, 58K (Immediately adjacent to lavatory (behind)…); 57H, 57J, 57K (Near lavatory (behind) — some queuing traffic…)

Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800

Best seats on the Japan Airlines 737-800

The seats rated best on this map are 15A, 15B, 15C, 15H, 15J, 15K. Another 24 seats are rated best or good. Look for exit rows 22, 45 and 6 extra-legroom seats for the most room.

Seats to avoid

Frequently asked

How does JAL domestic Business class on the 737-800 compare to their international product?

Is JAL Economy on the 737-800 better than a typical low-cost carrier?

Does the 737-800 have good connectivity on JAL domestic routes?

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