Boeing 737-800

31 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

A Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VXF) taxiing at Sydney Airport in clear daylight, showing the airline's iconic red kangaroo livery and the signature blended winglets.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Qantas standard livery

VH-VXF

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, 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 a popular member of the 737 Next Generation family and the backbone of many domestic and short-haul international fleets worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

The 737-800 is one of the most common commercial aircraft; Qantas has operated more than 70 of this type.

Record Flights

The 737-800 is not known for record-setting flights, generally used on multi-hour short to medium-haul routes.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 has a long operational history with a generally good safety record, though the global 737NG fleet has experienced a few notable hull loss incidents (not specific to this frame).

Future Outlook

Aircraft is still flying, though many 737-800s globally are gradually being replaced by newer 737 MAX models.

Specifications

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 (per engine)

Thrust

Approximates ICAO Chapter 3/4 standards (~85 dB takeoff flyover)

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