Airbus A330-300

27 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Qantas is Australia's flag carrier, and the red kangaroo tail is an aviation icon. The A330-300 is mainly used for busy domestic and trans-Tasman routes.

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Aircraft

A330-300 A333

Qantas (current standard livery)

Airline

Qantas

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

iPhone

Achievements

Winglet Watcher

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Insights

Aviation History

The A330-300 is a popular long-haul widebody workhorse; Qantas has used it extensively for domestic and some international routes.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a moderate number of A330-300s; this variant is less common than A330-200s in some regions.

Record Flights

Not typically used for the longest Qantas flights but has operated routes such as Sydney-Melbourne, Perth, and international to Asia.

Safety & Events

Used for repatriation flights during the COVID pandemic; generally a safe and reliable fleet member.

Future Outlook

Still in active service; gradually being replaced by newer types, but likely to remain flying for several years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6 (indistinguishable from this angle)

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

63.6 m

Length

11,750 km

Range

875 km/h

Speed

up to 300 passengers (typical two-class layout)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 m

Height

316–320 kN (specific engine-dependent)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx. 93–97 dB sideline)

Noise

Registration and engine subtype not clearly visible due to the angle and fence obscuration.