Boeing 737-800

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13 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 rotates out of a busy terminal, with international tails visible in the background.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Qantas standard livery

VH-VXK

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

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the most popular 737 variant and forms the backbone of many domestic and regional fleets worldwide, including Australia\'s Qantas.

Fleet Rarity

Common in Qantas\' fleet; over 70 examples active as of 2024.

Record Flights

Not known for record flights, but commonly flies long Australian domestic hops such as Perth-Sydney (~4 hours).

Safety & Events

The 737-800 has a solid safety record, but some frames worldwide have seen hard landings and minor incidents; Qantas, however, is known for a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Many 737-800s expected to remain in service through the 2020s; replacements will begin as Qantas receives new Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A321XLRs.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,665 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121-137 kN (per engine)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standards (~85-90 dB depending on measurement position)

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