About the Boeing 737 MAX 7
Boeing lists the 737-7 at 35.6 meters (116 feet 8 inches) long and the 737-8 at 39.5 meters. The two use CFM LEAP-1B engines. In its August 2026 certification announcement, Boeing described the 737-7 as the smallest and longest-range variant of the MAX family. The manufacturer lists a range of up to 3,800 nautical miles, which depends in operation on payload and flight conditions.
Seating capacity
Boeing lists 135–160 seats for the MAX 7 in two classes and gives 172 as its maximum seat figure. The airport planning manual illustrates a 153-seat mixed-class example with 8 Business and 145 Economy seats. It also shows a separate single-class example with 172 seats. These figures describe manufacturer configurations. Use the airline’s map to check the aircraft assigned to your flight.
Cabin layout
A single aisle divides the passenger cabin. In Boeing’s mixed-class drawing, the Business section is at the front and Economy takes up most of the cabin behind it. The single-class drawing uses the cabin space differently. Boeing shows changes in the distance between rows and marks the galley and lavatory areas. On an airline’s plan, check the row and seat letter to see whether a seat is beside the aisle, next to a window or close to an exit.
How to recognize a Boeing 737 MAX 7
Look for the relatively short fuselage and one engine below each wing. The MAX 8 is 3.9 meters longer according to Boeing’s figures, so side views at a comparable scale can help. The earlier 737-700 is also short, at 33.6 meters, and Boeing lists CFM56-7B engines for it. Perspective can make length and engine details hard to judge. Confirm the model using the registration.
Variants and related aircraft
The FAA lists the 737 MAX 7 and its business-jet version under B37M. The MAX 8 uses B38M and the MAX 9 uses B39M. The earlier 737-700 uses B737. Check the full designation when an airline or flight listing uses an abbreviated label.
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Frequently asked questions
How many seats does a Boeing 737 MAX 7 have?
Boeing lists 135–160 seats in two classes and shows a 172-seat single-class example. Check the operating airline’s map for the layout of your flight.
Is the 737 MAX 7 the same as the 737-700?
They belong to different generations. The 737 MAX 7 uses B37M and LEAP-1B engines. The 737-700 uses B737 and CFM56-7B engines.