About the Boeing 747-400
Lufthansa lists its passenger 747-400 at 231 feet 9 inches (70.66 meters). On this passenger version, the upper deck extends behind the cockpit and provides a second level of seating above the forward main deck.
Seating capacity
Lufthansa publishes plans for 371 and 393 seats. Both list 32 Premium Economy seats. The plan with 371 seats has 67 Business and 272 Economy seats, while the plan with 393 has 53 Business and 308 Economy seats. These totals apply to the two Lufthansa plans.
Cabin layout
In Lufthansa’s 371-seat plan, Business Class occupies the forward main deck and the upper deck. Premium Economy and Economy are on the main deck. The plan shows where the stairs connect the decks and marks exits, lavatories and galleys. Use the map for the flight you booked to find your row.
How to recognize a Boeing 747-400
Look for four engines under the wings and the raised section over the forward fuselage. Lufthansa’s passenger aircraft have the longer upper-deck profile, while the factory-built freighter in Boeing’s brochure has a shorter upper deck and a cargo door in the nose. The registration helps confirm the variant.
Variants and related aircraft
The FAA lists the 747-400 under B744, the earlier 747-200 under B742 and the 747-8 under B748. Boeing documents the -400F and -400ERF as freight versions. Their main decks carry cargo.
Frequently asked questions
Does every Boeing 747-400 have 371 seats?
Lufthansa shows 371 seats in one plan and 393 in another. Check the seat map for the aircraft scheduled to operate your flight.
Does the Boeing 747-400 have passenger seats upstairs?
Lufthansa’s 371-seat passenger plan shows Business Class on the upper deck. The upper deck has a different purpose on a freighter.