Boeing 737 MAX 8 Seat Map & Aircraft Overview

Whatflytime August 15, 2025

1. Boeing 737 MAX 8 Quick Facts 2. Common Seat Configurations 3. Seat Selection Tips (Applicable to Most 737 MAX 8 Layouts)4. Current Direct Flights Operated by the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Singapore-related)5. Why Travellers Like the 737 MAX 8 6. Seat Selection Guide for Popular Airbus and Boeing Aircraft

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is one of the most popular variants in Boeing’s 737 MAX series. A single-aisle narrow-body aircraft, it is known for its high fuel efficiency, extended range, and improved passenger comfort.
It is widely used on short- to medium-haul routes across Asia, Europe, and the Americas — including multiple direct flights to and from Singapore.

Boeing 737 MAX 8 Quick Facts

Item	Details
Aircraft Model	Boeing 737 MAX 8
Type	Single-aisle narrow-body
Typical Capacity	Around 162–200 seats (varies by configuration)
Range	Around 6,570 km
Cruise Speed	~Mach 0.79
Highlights	LEAP-1B engines, quieter cabin, improved cabin pressure

Common Seat Configurations

Airline	Business Class	Economy Class	Total Seats	Notes
Hainan Airlines	8	168	176	Two-class layout
China Eastern	8	168	176	Two-class layout
Icelandair	16	144	160	Two-class layout
Ryanair	–	197	197	High-density all-economy layout

Seat Selection Tips (Applicable to Most 737 MAX 8 Layouts)

Seatmap of the Boeing 737-8 MAX pre-retrofit

Image Source: AlaskaAir

Forward Cabin Seats
- Pros: Faster disembarkation, lower noise, served first for meals and drinks
- Cons: Some bulkhead seats have limited legroom
Exit Row Seats
- Pros: Maximum legroom
- Cons: No under-seat storage, must be able to assist in emergencies
Window Seats
- Pros: Great for views and photography
- Cons: Less convenient if you need to get up often
Aisle Seats
- Pros: Easy access to move around and reach the lavatory
- Cons: More likely to be disturbed by passengers and service carts
Last Few Rows
- Cons: Close to lavatories and galley, noisier, slower to disembark

Current Direct Flights Operated by the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Singapore-related)

Flight Number	Airline	Departure	Arrival
SQ127	Singapore Airlines (SQ)	Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)	Singapore Changi (SIN)
SQ995	Singapore Airlines (SQ)	Kuala Namu International (KNO)	Singapore Changi (SIN)

Why Travellers Like the 737 MAX 8

Fuel efficiency: Over 14% less fuel burn than previous 737 models
Extended range: Covers most Southeast Asia to Northeast Asia routes
Improved comfort: Better cabin pressurisation, LED mood lighting, larger overhead bins
Operational flexibility: Ideal for high-frequency short-haul and medium-haul routes

📝 Summary

For Singapore travellers, the Boeing 737 MAX 8 is a frequent choice on routes across Southeast Asia, China, and South Asia.

Seat recommendations:

For maximum legroom → Choose exit row seats
For quiet and fast disembarkation → Choose forward cabin window seats
For mobility → Choose aisle seats
To avoid disturbance → Sit away from lavatories and galleys