About the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
The 787-8 was the first Dreamliner variant. Boeing delivered its first 787 to All Nippon Airways (ANA) on September 26, 2011, and the model entered service a month later. Boeing lists a fuselage length of 56.7 meters (186 feet 1 inch). That is the shortest fuselage in the 787 family and gives the aircraft a different profile from the later -9 and -10.
Seating capacity
ANA’s domestic seat-map page shows two layouts for the 787-8. The 335-seat version has 12 Premium Class and 323 Economy seats. The 240-seat version has 42 Premium Class and 198 Economy seats. These are two configurations published by the same airline. Check your flight’s map to find which seating plan applies.
Cabin layout
Both ANA examples show two aisles. Many Economy rows are 3–3–3, with three seats in each of the three blocks. Premium Class is 2–2–2 in these maps. Some rows have fewer seats. For example, the 240-seat plan shows pairs along the sides and three seats in the middle in row 33. Check the row and seat letter together if you want to sit next to someone or choose a seat with direct aisle access.
How to recognize a Boeing 787-8
Look for the shorter widebody fuselage and one engine beneath each wing. Boeing lists a 60.1-meter wingspan for all three Dreamliner variants. The 787-9 is 62.8 meters long and the 787-10 is 68.3 meters long, compared with 56.7 meters for the -8. Relative fuselage length is easier to judge in comparable side views. A registration matched to the aircraft’s model record provides a firmer identification.
Variants and related aircraft
The FAA lists the 787-8 under B788, the 787-9 under B789 and the 787-10 under B78X. Some airline displays use equipment codes such as 788. Check the full model name when switching between an airline seat map and a type filter.
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Frequently asked questions
How many seats are on a Boeing 787-8?
Capacity depends on the cabin plan. ANA publishes examples with 240 and 335 seats for the same aircraft model. Use the operating airline’s map to check your flight.
Is every Economy row on the 787-8 arranged 3–3–3?
Many rows in ANA’s plans use 3–3–3. Some rows have fewer seats, so look at the specific row in your airline’s seat map.