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27 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VXJ) on a rainy day, taxiing at Sydney Airport.

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery

Airline

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Gear

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

Achievements

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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 737-800 is the most popular variant of the Boeing 737NG series, a workhorse for short- to medium-haul routes worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

The 737-800 is very common in the Qantas fleet; Qantas operates one of the world’s largest 737 fleets.

Record Flights

Used on long domestic and short international routes across Australia and Asia-Pacific.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 series has a solid safety record but has had incidents globally; no major incidents with VH-VXJ known.

Future Outlook

Model still in active service but expected to be replaced by 737 MAX or A320neo family over the next decade.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,420 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

120 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (typically 78-85 dB sideline at takeoff)

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