Airbus A330-300

24 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Airbus A330-300 (VH-QPG) moments after touchdown, showcasing the Spirit of Australia livery at a major Australian airport.

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Aircraft

A330-300 A333

Qantas standard livery

VH-QPG

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

3 badges earned

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

Workhorse of Qantas transcontinental and Asia-Pacific routes; integral widebody fleet member since early 2000s.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates about 10-12 A330-300s; not rare globally but not the most common A330 variant worldwide.

Record Flights

Mostly operates intra-Australia and Asia-Pacific flights; Qantas A330-300s do not hold unusual route records but are frequently used for Sydney-Perth and international sectors.

Safety & Events

Qantas A330s have generally strong safety record; no significant incidents attributed to VH-OPG known.

Future Outlook

Still active in Qantas fleet as of 2024, with some A330s eventually to be replaced by newer widebodies in the coming years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6 (Qantas A330s commonly use Trent 700 engines)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

11,750 km

Range

880 km/h

Speed

Typically 250-300 passengers (Qantas A330-300 usually configured for ~297)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 meters

Height

316-320 kN (Trent 700)

Thrust

Approximatley 93-98 dB, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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