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15 May 2026 · © Cameron P

VN772 departing YSSY (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) Runway 16R. 15/05/26

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Aircraft

Vietnam Airlines standard livery

Airline

Vietnam Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

Canon EOS R50 RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

4 badges earned

Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Solid panning with the aircraft crisp and centered, but foreground fence distracts from an otherwise clean side-on A350 shot.

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 Airbus A350 XWB is a new-generation long-haul aircraft known for its composite construction and advanced aerodynamics. Vietnam Airlines was an early Asian A350 operator.

Fleet Rarity

One of over a dozen A350s in the Vietnam Airlines fleet.

Record Flights

Has flown ultra-long-haul routes such as Hanoi-Paris and Ho Chi Minh City-Frankfurt for Vietnam Airlines.

Safety & Events

No major incidents with Vietnam Airlines A350s; notable for upgrading Vietnam Airlines\' premium long-haul product.

Future Outlook

Actively in service; A350 has many years of service life ahead.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 kilometers

Range

903 km/h

Speed

315 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

280,000 kg

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

84,200 lbf (374.4 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4; Typical takeoff noise: 85-88 dB

Noise