Boeing 737-800

15 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VXT) showing off its iconic winglets at the runway with a Korean Air aircraft in the background.

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Kiwi Aviation · 16 Apr 2026

So cool! 🛩️

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Qantas standard livery

VH-VXT

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Runway Royalty, 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 one of the best-selling commercial jetliners in history and forms the backbone of many airline short- to medium-haul fleets worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates over 70 Boeing 737-800s, making this one of the most common aircraft in the airline\'s fleet.

Record Flights

Has been used by Qantas on the world\'s longest scheduled 737 route (Brisbane to Honiara, 2,100 NM); no notable absolute record flights.

Safety & Events

Involved in multiple worldwide non-fatal incidents across the type, but none specific to this frame or airline notable for fame.

Future Outlook

Still active in service with Qantas, but expected to be replaced in the coming decade as the airline updates its narrowbody fleet.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.79 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,420 km

Range

842 km/h (Mach 0.785)

Speed

162 passengers (typical, two class)

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.6 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; ~85 EPNdB on departure

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