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31 Mar 2026 · © Milan Kloek Photography

FlySafair Boeing 737-800 ZS-ZWV featuring vibrant 'Proteas Domestic Carrier' special livery in flight.

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Judge Dredd · 31 Mar 2026

Wow!

Katl_spotter13 · 31 Mar 2026

So cool! 🛩️

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Aircraft

FlySafair - Proteas Domestic Carrier special livery

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Gear

Nikon Lens200

Achievements

Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Lanseria International Airport

HLA/FALA

-26.1741, 27.9944

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Lanseria International Airport HLA

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the best-selling commercial aircraft of all time and forms the backbone of many airlines\' short to medium haul fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; FlySafair operates a fleet of Boeing 737-800s.

Record Flights

Common on South African domestic routes; not typically used for record-breaking flights.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 model has had several high-profile incidents globally, but FlySafair has maintained a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Still flying and in widespread use; likely to remain in service for many years.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 kilometers

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,016 kilograms

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/1 (ICAO Chapter 4, typically ~85-90 dB on approach)

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