Boeing 737-838 (Boeing 737-800)

02 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VZS) taxis at Sydney Airport during golden hour, showing the distinctive red tail with white kangaroo.

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Katl_spotter13 · 02 Apr 2026

Amazing shot!

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Aircraft

737-838 (Boeing 737-800) B738

Qantas standard livery (red tail, white fuselage)

VH-VZS

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, 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

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the best-selling variant of the 737 Next Generation series and a backbone of short-haul fleets worldwide. Qantas operates one of the largest 737-800 fleets in the Southern Hemisphere.

Fleet Rarity

One of about 75 737-800s in the Qantas fleet; globally a very common type.

Record Flights

Primarily operates Australian domestic routes and some short international hops; not used for longest flights but among the most prolific short-haul types.

Safety & Events

Qantas maintains a strong safety record with its 737-800s; this particular frame has operated for Qantas since delivery in 2007.

Future Outlook

Still in active service as of 2024, but Qantas is evaluating next-generation replacements within the decade.

Specifications

CFM56-7B24

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

120 kN (per engine)

Thrust

Quieter than ICAO Stage 4 (meets modern standards, ~85-89 dB on takeoff)

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