How much legroom does economy have on American's Boeing 737-800?

Main Cabin seats have 30" of pitch and are 17" wide. Row 9 and rows 16–17 have more legroom than the rest of the cabin.

Which economy seats are best on American's Boeing 737-800?

For more legroom, pick row 9 and rows 16–17. Row 33 backs onto the lavatories.

American Airlines Boeing 737-800 seat map

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This American Airlines Boeing 737-800 (737-823) layout has 172 seats: 16 in First, 24 in Main Cabin Extra and 132 in Main Cabin. Seats are 2-2 in First, 3-3 in Main Cabin Extra and 3-3 in Main Cabin. Main Cabin seats have 30" of pitch and are 17" wide.

Seats: 172
Cabins: 3
Seats across: 6
Row numbers: 1–33

Seats, pitch, width, and layout by cabin
Cabin	Seats

Best rows on this American Boeing 737-800

Measured from the cabin drawing: the space in front of each seat and what sits next to the row.

Best rows

Row 9extra legroomMain Cabin Extra
Rows 16–17by an exit, extra legroomMain Cabin Extra

Rows to check

Row 1faces the galleysFirst
Row 33backs onto the lavatoriesMain Cabin

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Questions about this layout

How many seats are on American's Boeing 737-800?: This layout has 172 seats: 16 in First, 24 in Main Cabin Extra and 132 in Main Cabin.
What is the seat layout on American's Boeing 737-800?: Seats are 2-2 in First, 3-3 in Main Cabin Extra and 3-3 in Main Cabin.
How much legroom does economy have on American's Boeing 737-800?: Main Cabin seats have 30" of pitch and are 17" wide. Row 9 and rows 16–17 have more legroom than the rest of the cabin.
Which economy seats are best on American's Boeing 737-800?: For more legroom, pick row 9 and rows 16–17. Row 33 backs onto the lavatories.

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First	16	37"	20"	2-2
Main Cabin Extra	24	33"	–	3-3
Main Cabin	132	30"	17"	3-3

First

37"

20"

2-2

Main Cabin Extra

33"

–

3-3

Main Cabin

132

30"

17"

3-3

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