Boeing 777-300ER

12 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300ER (ZK-OKQ) in the iconic black fern livery taxies at a major airport, showcasing its impressive size and style.

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Kiwi Aviation · 12 Apr 2026

Fantastic shot!

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ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale/Aerospatiale and Alenia) ATR 72-600

Aircraft

777-300ER B777

Air New Zealand Fern Livery

ZK-OKQ

Registration

Airline

Air New Zealand

ANZ / NZ

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Boeing Beginner, Widebody Wizard

4 badges earned

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

Air New Zealand is the only airline in the world to operate the 777-300ER in the distinctive black fern livery, and ZK-OKQ is well-known among enthusiasts.

Fleet Rarity

Air New Zealand operates a notably small 777-300ER fleet (typically 6-8 frames), making this particular aircraft relatively rare in Oceania.

Record Flights

The 777-300ER is used on Air New Zealand\'s ultra-long-haul flights between Auckland and North America as well as the flagship Auckland-London route (formerly).

Safety & Events

No significant publicized incidents involving ZK-OKQ.

Future Outlook

Still active with Air New Zealand, but the airline is planning to eventually replace 777-300ERs with Boeing 787-9s.

Specifications

GE90-115B

Engine

64.8 m

Wingspan

73.9 m

Length

13,650 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

368 passengers

Capacity

351,535 kg

MTOW

18.5 m

Height

513 kN (115,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~89-94 dB depending on phase)

Noise