Boeing 737-838 (737-800)

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02 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 taxiing at Sydney Airport, with its distinctive red tail and CFM56 engines on display.

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Aircraft

737-838 (737-800) B738

Qantas standard livery

VH-XZK

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

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Aviation History

The 737-800 is one of the best-selling jetliners worldwide and the backbone of many fleets, including Qantas\'s narrowbody operations.

Fleet Rarity

One of more than 70 737-800s in Qantas’s active fleet. The 737-800 is very common globally.

Record Flights

This type regularly operates cross-country domestic services in Australia; it is not typically used for record ultralong flights.

Safety & Events

Qantas 737-800s have had a strong safety record; individual airframes may have had standard service-related events.

Future Outlook

Still in widespread commercial service; may gradually be replaced by Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A321XLR in the future.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m (with winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h (Mach 0.785)

Speed

162–189 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

Around 85 dB (ICAO Chapter 3 compliant)

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