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Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat map
Ethiopian's own seat map for this Boeing 737 MAX 8 shows 160 seats: 16 Cloud Nine and 144 Economy. Cloud Nine runs from row 1 to 4 in a 2-2 layout. Economy runs from row 11 to 34 in a 3-3 layout. Row 17 is the exit row. Ethiopian letters the seats A, C, J and L in Cloud Nine and A, B, C, J, K and L in Economy, and numbers Economy from row 11; rows 5 to 10 aren't used. Galleys are drawn on both sides behind the front door, and a small one on the right between the cabins. The map draws one pair of overwing exits, beside row 17.
Cabins at a glance
Business
Cloud Nine
16seats · 2-2
· rows 1–4
Best pick: row 3, seat ACloud Nine window seat in the middle of the small cabin, away from the galleys.
Economy
Economy
144seats · 3-3
Recliner · rows 11–34
Best pick: row 11, seat AFirst Economy row, behind a wall, so nobody reclines into you.
Seat map
Green seats are good, amber are a trade-off, red are best avoided. Hover over or tap a seat to see why.
Front of aircraft
Cloud Nine
2-2
Economy
3-3 · Recliner
Back of aircraft
Seat map updated October 2026. Rows and seats are as Ethiopian Airlines's own seat map shows them. Airlines change layouts and swap aircraft, so check the seat map in your booking too.
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| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cloud Nine | 16 | 1–4 | 2-2 | — |
Economy | 144 | 11–34 | 3-3 | Recliner |
Best and worst seats
Best seats
- Row 3, seat A · Cloud Nine
Cloud Nine window seat in the middle of the small cabin, away from the galleys.
- Row 11, seat A · Economy
First Economy row, behind a wall, so nobody reclines into you.
- Row 17, seat A · Economy
Exit row beside the overwing exits, drawn with extra space in front.
- Row 17, seats B, C, J and K · Economy
Exit row with extra legroom
- Row 17, seat L · Economy
Exit row window seat with extra space in front.
Trade-offs
- Row 1, seats A, C, J and L · Cloud Nine
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
- Row 4, seat J · Cloud Nine
Next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 11, seats B, C, J, K and L · Economy
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
Seats to avoid
- Row 4, seat L · Cloud Nine
Next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 16, seats A, B, C, J and K · Economy
In front of the overwing exit row, so recline is likely limited
- Row 16, seat L · Economy
In front of the exit row, so recline is likely limited.
- Row 34, seats A and L · Economy
Last row, against the rear toilets.
- Row 34, seats B, C, J and K · Economy
Next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
Quick answers
How many seats does Ethiopian Airlines's Boeing 737 MAX 8 (160 seats) have?
Ethiopian Airlines's Boeing 737 MAX 8 (160 seats) has 160 seats: 16 in Cloud Nine and 144 in Economy.
What are the best Economy seats on Ethiopian Airlines's Boeing 737 MAX 8 (160 seats)?
On Ethiopian Airlines's Boeing 737 MAX 8 (160 seats), the best Economy seats are row 11, seat A (first Economy row, behind a wall, so nobody reclines into you.), row 17, seat A (exit row beside the overwing exits, drawn with extra space in front.) and row 17, seats B, C, J and K (exit row with extra legroom).
Which seats should I avoid on Ethiopian Airlines's Boeing 737 MAX 8 (160 seats)?
On Ethiopian Airlines's Boeing 737 MAX 8 (160 seats), avoid row 4, seat L (next to a galley, with light and noise during service), row 16, seats A, B, C, J and K (in front of the overwing exit row, so recline is likely limited) and row 16, seat L (in front of the exit row, so recline is likely limited.).
What is Cloud Nine like on Ethiopian Airlines's Boeing 737 MAX 8 (160 seats)?
Cloud Nine on Ethiopian Airlines's Boeing 737 MAX 8 (160 seats) has 16 seats, rows 1 to 4, in a 2-2 layout. The pick: row 3, seat A (cloud Nine window seat in the middle of the small cabin, away from the galleys.).
How much legroom is there in Economy on Ethiopian Airlines's Boeing 737 MAX 8 (160 seats)?
A verified Economy seat pitch is not recorded for this layout. Check Ethiopian Airlines's seat specifications and the seat map in your booking.
Read on
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- Ethiopian Airlines's own Boeing 737 MAX 8 page
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