How do I see a live seat map for the Boeing 787-8?

Search ExpertFlyer's live seat maps with your airline, flight number, and departure date. You'll see the seat map for that exact flight, including which seats are occupied or blocked. ExpertFlyer will notify you when one opens up. See how Seat Alerts work.

Does every airline use the same Boeing 787-8 configuration?

No. Each airline chooses its own cabins, seats, and spacing, and some fly more than one version of the Boeing 787-8. Check your airline's seat map above, then check your flight's live seat map to see which seats are occupied or blocked on your flight.

Can I set a Seat Alert for a specific seat on the Boeing 787-8?

Yes. Seat Alerts watch seats that are occupied or blocked and notify you when they open up. You can target a specific seat number, a window or aisle seat, an exit row, or two seats together on your Boeing 787-8 flight. Learn how to set up a Seat Alert.

What cabins are usually on the Boeing 787-8?

Most airlines on this page fly the Boeing 787-8 with business class, premium economy and economy class. Japan Airlines also has first class but no premium economy.

Boeing 787-8 Aircraft Configurations

Compare how top airlines lay out the Boeing 787-8, cabin by cabin, and which seats are worth targeting.

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Overview

The Boeing 787-8 is a twin-aisle jet with 186–291 seats depending on the airline. Airlines fly it on long-haul routes. It is the shortest member of the Dreamliner family, and each airline fits its cabins differently.

Configuration by cabin

Boeing 787-8 seat layouts by airline
Airline	Total seats	First	Business	Premium Economy	Economy
American Airlines	Total seats234	FirstN/A	Business20 seats	Premium Economy28 seats	Economy186 seats
United	Total seats243	FirstN/A	Business28 seats	Premium Economy21 seats	Economy194 seats
British Airways	Total seats204	FirstN/A	Business31 seats	Premium Economy37 seats	Economy136 seats
Air Canada	Total seats255	FirstN/A	Business20 seats	Premium Economy21 seats	Economy214 seats
Japan Airlines	Total seats186–291	First6 seatsSome versions	Business30–58 seats	Premium EconomyN/A	Economy156–227 seats

Configuration by Top Airlines

ExpertFlyer shows you how each top airline configures its cabins, so you can compare seats before you book. Every seat map is built from real aircraft layouts and rated seat by seat, highlighting the best seats and the ones to avoid.

Layouts run window to window, so you can see how each cabin is arranged at a glance. In business class, a 1-2-1 layout means one seat at each window and two together in the middle.

Every cabin comes with the specs that shape comfort:

Pitch: the distance in inches from a point on your seat to the same point on the seat in front, a rough guide to legroom.
Width: the space between the armrests.
Recline: how far the seatback tilts back, in inches. For flat-bed seats it's shown in degrees, with 180° meaning fully flat.

American Airlines

The American Airlines Boeing 787-8 has three cabins: business, premium economy and economy. Every business class seat has direct aisle access.

234 seats

Business
20 seats · Rows 1–5
Layout
1-2-1, every seat on an aisle
Pitch
48"
Width
20"
Recline
180°
Premium Economy
28 seats · Rows 6–9
Layout
2-3-2
Pitch
38"
Width
18.5"
Recline
6"
Economy
186 seats · Rows 10–31
Layout
3-3-3
Pitch
31"
Width
17.1"
Recline
3"

Cabin	Seats	Layout	Pitch	Width	Recline
Business	20Rows 1–5	1-2-1, every seat on an aisle	48"	20"	180°
Premium Economy	28Rows 6–9	2-3-2	38"	18.5"	6"
Economy	186Rows 10–31	3-3-3	31"	17.1"	3"

Every seat on an aisle.

Not every seat on the American Airlines Boeing 787-8 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.

Seat ratings

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United

The United Boeing 787-8 has three cabins: business, premium economy and economy. Every business class seat has direct aisle access.

243 seats

Business
28 seats · Rows 1–7
Layout
1-2-1, every seat on an aisle
Pitch
Not published
Width
20"
Recline
180°
Premium Economy
21 seats · Rows 20–22
Layout
2-3-2
Pitch
38"
Width
18.7"
Recline
6"
Economy
194 seats · Rows 30–53
Layout
3-3-3
Pitch
31"–34"
Width
17.1"
Recline
3"

Cabin	Seats	Layout	Pitch	Width	Recline
Business	28Rows 1–7	1-2-1, every seat on an aisle	Not published	20"	180°
Premium Economy	21Rows 20–22	2-3-2	38"	18.7"	6"
Economy	194Rows 30–53	3-3-3	31"–34"	17.1"	3"

Every seat on an aisle.

Not every seat on the United Boeing 787-8 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.

Seat ratings

Good
Caution
Avoid

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British Airways

The British Airways Boeing 787-8 has three cabins: business, premium economy and economy. Every business class seat has direct aisle access.

204 seats

Business
31 seats · Rows 1–9
Layout
1-2-1, every seat on an aisle
Pitch
48"
Width
21"
Recline
180°
Premium Economy
37 seats · Rows 10–15
Layout
2-3-2
Pitch
38"
Width
18.7"
Recline
8"
Economy
136 seats · Rows 20–41
Layout
3-3-3
Pitch
31"
Width
17.1"
Recline
5"

Cabin	Seats	Layout	Pitch	Width	Recline
Business	31Rows 1–9	1-2-1, every seat on an aisle	48"	21"	180°
Premium Economy	37Rows 10–15	2-3-2	38"	18.7"	8"
Economy	136Rows 20–41	3-3-3	31"	17.1"	5"

Every seat on an aisle.

Not every seat on the British Airways Boeing 787-8 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.

Seat ratings

Good
Caution
Avoid

Have a specific flight? ExpertFlyer matches it to its exact layout and shows which seats are open. Explore British Airways seat maps

Air Canada

The Air Canada Boeing 787-8 has three cabins: business, premium economy and economy. Every business class seat has direct aisle access.

255 seats

Business
20 seats · Rows 1–5
Layout
1-2-1, every seat on an aisle
Pitch
46"
Width
20.2"
Recline
180°
Premium Economy
21 seats · Rows 12–14
Layout
2-3-2
Pitch
38"
Width
19.5"
Recline
7"
Economy
214 seats · Rows 18–42
Layout
3-3-3
Pitch
31"
Width
17.1"
Recline
5"

Cabin	Seats	Layout	Pitch	Width	Recline
Business	20Rows 1–5	1-2-1, every seat on an aisle	46"	20.2"	180°
Premium Economy	21Rows 12–14	2-3-2	38"	19.5"	7"
Economy	214Rows 18–42	3-3-3	31"	17.1"	5"

Every seat on an aisle.

Not every seat on the Air Canada Boeing 787-8 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.

Seat ratings

Good
Caution
Avoid

Have a specific flight? ExpertFlyer matches it to its exact layout and shows which seats are open. Explore Air Canada seat maps

Japan Airlines

The Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 has first, business and economy cabins. The airline flies more than one version of this aircraft, and not every version has first class. Use the tabs below to compare them, and check your booking's seat map to see which one you're on.

First
6 seats · Row 1
Layout
2-2-2
Pitch
Not published
Width
20.1"
Recline
8"
Business
58 seats · Rows 5–18
Layout
2-3-2
Pitch
38"
Width
18.7"
Recline
8"
Economy
227 seats · Rows 27–57
Layout
3-3-3
Pitch
31"
Width
17.1"
Recline
3"

Cabin	Seats	Layout	Pitch	Width	Recline
First	6Row 1	2-2-2	Not published	20.1"	8"
Business	58Rows 5–18	2-3-2	38"	18.7"	8"
Economy	227Rows 27–57	3-3-3	31"	17.1"	3"

Not every seat on the Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.

Seat ratings

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Caution
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Have a specific flight? ExpertFlyer matches it to its exact layout and shows which seats are open. Explore Japan Airlines seat maps

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