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11 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VZL) taxiing at a cloudy Sydney Airport.

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Kiwi Aviation · 11 Apr 2026

Stunning!

Siliconserver · 11 Apr 2026

Love it! ❤️

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Aircraft

737-838 (737-800) B738

Qantas standard livery

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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 version of the Boeing 737 Next Generation family and a mainstay of domestic and short-haul international fleets worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a sizeable fleet of 737-800s; this is not a rare airframe in their fleet.

Record Flights

Commonly used on high-frequency trunk domestic routes in Australia; no notable record flights for this specific frame.

Safety & Events

Qantas has an exemplary safety record; no major incidents associated with this particular aircraft.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain in service with Qantas for several more years, but may see gradual retirement post-2027.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, typical approach noise 85-90 dB

Noise