Boeing 737-838 (737-800)

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03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VZL) taxiing at Sydney Airport with iconic winglets and city skyline in the background.

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Aircraft

737-838 (737-800) B738

Qantas standard livery

VH-VZL

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Boeing

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

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most popular single-aisle jetliners worldwide, making up a significant portion of global short- and medium-haul fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a significant fleet of 737-800s; this is not a rare airframe within the fleet or globally.

Record Flights

Boeing 737-800s are commonly used on domestic and trans-Tasman routes in Australia and New Zealand, not noted for ultra-long or record flights.

Safety & Events

Fleetwide, the 737-800 has a strong safety record; individual aircraft may have had minor incidents, but VH-VZL does not have major incidents on record.

Future Outlook

Still active in regular service as of 2024.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Certified to ICAO Chapter 4 standards (typically 89-95 dB)

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