Boeing 747-400

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13 Apr 2026 · © All photos taken by me, copyright protected.

Qantas 🇦🇺| Boeing 747-400 | VH-OEF (One World Livery) | PHNL / HNL

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CHARLIE ALFA · 13 Apr 2026

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Kiwi Aviation · 13 Apr 2026

Incredible!

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Aircraft

747-400 B744

Qantas oneworld

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Location

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

HNL/PHNL

21.3184, -157.9260

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Daniel K. Inouye International Airport HNL

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400 was a mainstay of long-haul international travel from the 1990s onward; Qantas was a significant operator, linking Australia to the world.

Fleet Rarity

Once common, Qantas retired its 747-400 fleet in 2020; now rare to see in this livery.

Record Flights

Qantas 747-400s operated some of the world\'s longest scheduled passenger flights, such as Sydney-Dallas and direct London-Sydney research flights.

Safety & Events

Qantas 747-400s are known for a strong safety record; no hull-loss accidents. Some QF 747-400s operated high-profile repatriation and farewell flights.

Future Outlook

No longer in Qantas’s fleet; very few 747-400s remain in active passenger service globally. Most are stored, freight, or scrapped.

Specifications

CF6-80C2B1F / RB211-524G/H / PW4056 (varies by subfleet, likely RB211 for Qantas)

Engine

64.4 m

Wingspan

70.7 m

Length

13,450 km

Range

920 km/h

Speed

416 passengers (typical 3-class layout)

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.4 m

Height

254–282 kN (57,000–63,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 3/4 (late model 747-400s)

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