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19 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

Qantas Boeing 737-838 (VH-VZM) taxiing at Sydney Airport, sporting the iconic red kangaroo tail.

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Aircraft

737-838 (Boeing 737-800) B738

Standard Qantas livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, 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

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most popular single-aisle jetliners, serving short- to medium-haul routes worldwide; Qantas is a major 737-800 operator in the Asia-Pacific region.

Fleet Rarity

One of over 75 737-800s in Qantas fleet; thousands in service globally.

Record Flights

Used extensively on Australian domestic and trans-Tasman routes; not a record-breaking type, but crucial to airline’s operations.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 series has a strong safety record in Qantas service; this registration has no major public incidents.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with Qantas as of 2024; Qantas will eventually begin replacement with Airbus A321XLRs from late 2020s onward.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters (with winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,016 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approximately 85 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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