Airbus A330-300

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22 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Airbus A330-300 taxiing at Sydney Airport on a clear day, with city buildings visible in the background.

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Judge Dredd · 22 Mar 2026

Thank you !

Katl_spotter13 · 22 Mar 2026

Incredible capture!

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Aircraft

A330-300 A333

Standard Qantas livery (red tail with white kangaroo)

VH-QPJ

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

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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

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A330-300 is a popular wide-body twinjet, serving as a backbone for medium and long-haul operations worldwide. Qantas uses this type for both international and high-density domestic routes.

Fleet Rarity

The Qantas A330-300 fleet is relatively modest in size (around 10 as of 2024), but the A330-300 itself is widely operated globally.

Record Flights

Frequently operates across Australia and on international flights to Asia and the Pacific, but not typically used for true ultra-long-haul services.

Safety & Events

The A330 has a strong safety record but has been involved in high-profile incidents such as QF72 (unrelated to Qantas A333s\' routine).

Future Outlook

Still flying; Qantas is expected to retain these aircraft for the foreseeable future, possibly to be replaced in the late 2020s or 2030s.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4000 or Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6 (operator dependent, exact engine not visibly identifiable)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

11,750 kilometers

Range

880 kilometers per hour

Speed

277-440 passengers (typical Qantas configuration: ~300)

Capacity

242,000 kilograms

MTOW

16.8 meters

Height

250-320 kN (approximate range depending on engine fit)

Thrust

Typical ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approximately 97-99 dB SEL at takeoff, depending on engine)

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