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Leon 🇩🇪

27 Mar 2026 · © aviationpassionist

Just lovely 😍

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Maulin_Agrawal · 29 Mar 2026

Fantastic shot!

Katl_spotter13 · 28 Mar 2026

Stunning!

Judge Dredd · 27 Mar 2026

Love it! ❤️

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery

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Gear

Canon 2000D Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3

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Location

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 best-selling jet airliner in history. Qantas is among the largest users in the Southern Hemisphere.

Fleet Rarity

1 of 75 737-800s in the Qantas fleet; not rare within airline or globally.

Record Flights

Used on the longest nonstop 737 passenger flights between Australia and Bali/Fiji.

Safety & Events

No notable events specific to this frame. The Qantas 737-800 fleet is known for rigorous safety protocols.

Future Outlook

Expected retirement in late 2020s to be replaced by Airbus A321XLRs.

Specifications

CFM International 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)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (typically ~89-91 dB EPNdB on approach)

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