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20 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

A Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VZP) taxiing at Sydney Airport with the city skyline in the background.

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Kiwi Aviation · 20 Apr 2026

Wow!

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Aircraft

Standard Qantas (Red Roo)

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

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 world\'s most widely operated narrowbody airliners and forms the backbone of many global airline fleets, including Qantas.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates several dozen 737-800s; not rare in their fleet or globally.

Record Flights

Used by Qantas on domestic and short-haul international routes; not known for ultra-long-haul or special record flights.

Safety & Events

Qantas 737-800s have been involved in several notable news stories but are generally known for a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Still in active service, though eventual replacement is planned as part of Qantas fleet modernization.

Specifications

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) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-90 dB on approach)

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