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13 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-838 VH-VZL rotates at Sydney, with terminal architecture and VietJet and Vietnam Airlines tails in the background.

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Qantas standard livery

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Gear

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

Achievements

Runway Royalty, 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

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the world\'s most successful narrowbody aircraft, the backbone of Qantas\' domestic and short-haul international fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates one of the largest 737-800 fleets in Australia. VH-VZL is a common and active example.

Record Flights

Flown some of the longest 737NG sectors in Australia, such as Perth-Sydney.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 type has had some incidents globally, but none particularly notable for this frame.

Future Outlook

Active and in regular operation; likely to be gradually replaced by next-generation narrowbodies (A321XLR, 737 MAX) in the coming years.

Specifications

CFM56-7B26

Engine

35.79 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4-compliant (typically 84-89 dB on approach)

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