Boeing 737-800

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16 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

A Fiji Airways Boeing 737-800 basks in clear daylight at the airport, with a DHL freighter in the background.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

FIJI Airways standard livery

Airline

Fiji Airways

FJI / FJ

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

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Aviation History

Workhorse short- and medium-haul aircraft, backbone of many airline fleets worldwide. Fiji Airways has a small 737-800 fleet complementing their widebodies.

Fleet Rarity

Fiji Airways operates only a handful of 737-800s, making it relatively uncommon in their fleet but extremely common worldwide.

Record Flights

Not typically used for record-breaking flights. Fiji Airways uses 737-800s for regional routes within the South Pacific and to Australia/New Zealand.

Safety & Events

The model itself has had some global incidents, but nothing notable or infamous for Fiji Airways\' 737-800s.

Future Outlook

Still active globally, with many airlines shifting to MAX variants or Airbus A320neo family, but 737-800 remains common.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-89 dB on takeoff, at source)

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