Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
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Seat map (28/21/36/158)
Seat map (28/21/36/158)
Features of the aircraft
Features of the aircraft
What you’ll find aboard the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
Comfort
United Polaris® business classUnited® Premium PlusUnited Economy Plus®United Economy®
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Power outlets
USB ports
Seatback entertainment
Personal device entertainment
Performance
Cruise speed: 560 mph
Propulsion: Two General Electric GEnx engines
Wingspan: 197 feet, 4 inches
Accessibility
Find details about the seat width, movable armrests and more below. Learn more about our accessible travel details and policies.
Aircraft interior specifications
Specifications are listed by cabin and may vary from standard.
| Specifications | United Polaris® business class | United® Premium Plus | United Economy Plus® | United Economy® |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of seats | 28 | 21 | 36 | 158 |
| Seat numbers | 1A–7L | 20A–22L | 30A–31L, 32DEF, 33DEF, 42ABCDEFJKL, 43JKL | 32ABCJKL, 33ABCJKL, 34A-40L, 43ABCDEF, 44A-53F |
| Exit rows/doors | Front of cabin and behind row 5 | No | No | Behind row 40 and back of cabin |
| Seat configuration | 1–2–1 | 2–3–2 | 3-3-3 | 3-3-3 |
Standard seat pitch (the measure of legroom space between a point on one seat and the same point on the seat in front of it) | 6'6" (198 cm) sleeping space | 38" (96.5 cm) | 34" (86.3 cm) | 31" (78.4 cm) |
Standard seat recline (the distance between a seat back in its full upright and full recline position) | 180° | 6" (15.2 cm) | 4" (10.1 cm) | 3" (7.6 cm) |
Seat width (the distance between the inner sides of the armrests on a seat) | 20.5" (52 cm) | 19" (48.2 cm) | 17.3" (43.9 cm) | 17.3" (43.9 cm) |
| Movable aisle armrests | Seats 2, 4, 7 | All rows | All rows except 30 | All rows except 42 ABC |
| Fixed bassinets | No | 20A-L | 30A-L | 42DEF |
| Entertainment | Seatback entertainment and personal device entertainment | Seatback entertainment and personal device entertainment | Seatback entertainment and personal device entertainment | Seatback entertainment and personal device entertainment |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power outlets | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |