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07 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VYJ) at Sydney Airport on a cloudy day, displaying the airline's iconic kangaroo livery.

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Kiwi Aviation · 08 Apr 2026

Great angle!

Judge Dredd · 07 Apr 2026

🙏🏻

Katl_spotter13 · 07 Apr 2026

Great angle!

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery (white fuselage, red tail with white kangaroo)

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Gear

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

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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

Qantas is a major 737-800 operator in the Asia-Pacific and historically relies on this type for domestic and some short international routes.

Fleet Rarity

737-800 is common, but Qantas is one of the few remaining major 737-800 operators in the region as fleets shift toward MAX and A320neo.

Record Flights

Standard passenger service, no known record flights for this airframe.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported for this specific frame as of last records.

Future Outlook

Still in active service, but will eventually be replaced by Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A321XLR in Qantas\' fleet renewal plans.

Specifications

CFM56-7B24

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,665 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers, typical Qantas config 174 seats

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

2 x 118 kN (26,400 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx 85-89 dB, varies by phase)

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