South African Airways Boeing 737-800 seat map

738 · 189 seats · 189 Economy

Cabins on board

189 seats · rows 1–34

Seat-level notes from AeroLOPA. Coverage varies by aircraft — not every seat has a note.

1A, 1B, 1C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E, 16F, 18A, 18B, 18C, 18D, 18E, 18F

Extra legroom at this seat

2E, 2F

Open floor ahead: you can step out without climbing over your neighbour

Mostly-full bulkhead (90% coverage). Small gap on right side, little practical benefit

14A, 14F, 15A, 15F, 18A, 18F, 19A, 19F, 20A, 20F, 21A, 21F, 22A, 22F

Over the wing. It blocks much of the view down to the ground

33A, 33B, 33C, 33D, 33E, 33F, 34A, 34B, 34C, 34D, 34E, 34F

Immediately adjacent to lavatory (behind). Expect noise, odors, and queuing traffic

15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 15E, 15F, 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E, 16F

Seat may not fully recline (exit row behind requires clear path)

9A, 9F, 11A, 24A, 24F, 31A, 31F

Window set behind the seat. Restricted view, lean back to see out

32A, 32B, 32C, 32D, 32E, 32F

Near lavatory (behind). Some queuing traffic and noise

1A, 1B, 1C, 2D, 2E, 2F

No underseat storage (bulkhead in front)

34A, 34B, 34C, 34D, 34E, 34F

Seat does not recline (last row, wall directly behind)

34B, 34C, 34D, 34E

Near galley (behind). Expect noise and bright light during meal prep

1A, 1B, 1C

Near lavatory (ahead). Some queuing traffic and noise

1A, 1B, 1C

Tray table in armrest (narrower effective seat width)

2D, 2E, 2F

Tray table in armrest (no seatback ahead)

16A, 16F

Misaligned window. Sits forward of this seat, lean ahead to see out

12A, 12F

No window at this seat position (wall only)

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