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01 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-XZM) taxiing in Sydney on a bright day.

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Aircraft

Qantas (standard livery)

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

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 the best-selling variant of the world’s most prolific jet airliner family. Qantas operates one of the largest 737-800 fleets in the southern hemisphere.

Fleet Rarity

One of dozens in the Qantas fleet; not rare.

Record Flights

Not typically used for record-breaking flights but has operated some of Australia’s busiest domestic trunk routes.

Safety & Events

Minimal, the Qantas 737-800 fleet has a strong safety reputation.

Future Outlook

Still in active service; expected to remain a Qantas workhorse for the rest of the 2020s.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,665 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, 82-89 dB, varies by configuration

Noise