Boeing 737-800

19 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YFK) taxiing at Sydney Airport, showing off the iconic red tail and blended winglets.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-YFK

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

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

Airport

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Aviation History

The 737-800 is one of the world’s most popular single-aisle jetliners, serving short- and medium-haul routes globally.

Fleet Rarity

Highly common, both globally and within Virgin Australia’s fleet.

Record Flights

Common on transcontinental and busy domestic routes in Australia, including Sydney-Melbourne and Sydney-Perth.

Safety & Events

Generally considered a safe and reliable workhorse aircraft type.

Future Outlook

Still widely in service worldwide; being replaced gradually by 737 MAX variants.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,420 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (per engine)

Thrust

Quieter than \'classic\' 737s, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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