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08 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

Landing runway 20 in Christchurch

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Location

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Christchurch International Airport · CHC/NZCH · Runway 20

-43.4755, 172.5480

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most successful and widely used single-aisle jets in commercial aviation, forming the backbone of numerous short- and medium-haul fleets worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

The Boeing 737-800 is very common globally, but Fiji Airways operates a small fleet, making a Fiji Airways 737-800 less common in some regions.

Record Flights

Commonly used on medium-haul routes across the Pacific and within Australasia for Fiji Airways.

Safety & Events

737-800s have had multiple global incidents due to sheer fleet size, but no unique high-profile Fiji Airways 737-800 incident is widely known.

Future Outlook

Still in regular passenger service, although many airlines are gradually replacing the model with 737 MAX series.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121 kN (each engine)

Thrust

Approxim. 85-90 dB, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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