Boeing 737-800

31 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 VH-VXU prepares for departure at Sydney Airport, framed by tails from Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways.

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Katl_spotter13 · 31 Mar 2026

Amazing!

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Standard Qantas livery (with \'Spirit of Australia\' titles)

VH-VXU

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is a mainstay of short- and medium-haul airline fleets globally and the best-selling member of the 737 Next Generation family. Qantas is a major operator.

Fleet Rarity

Common in global fleets; Qantas operated 75 737-800s at peak.

Record Flights

737-800 has flown some of the longest 737 scheduled services, but generally less than 7 hours (e.g., transcontinental Australia).

Safety & Events

Known for reliable service; some non-fatal incidents across the global 737-800 fleet but none notable for this specific aircraft.

Future Outlook

Gradually being supplanted by Airbus A321neo/LR/XLR at Qantas but remains in wide service as of 2024.

Specifications

CFM56-7B27

Engine

35.8 m (with blended winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,665 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers (typical 2-class: 162)

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standards; varies by airline spec (typically around 85-90 EPNdB)

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