Boeing 737-838 (737-800)

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24 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-XZL) taking off at Sydney Airport, the workhorse of Qantas' domestic fleet.

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Aircraft

737-838 (737-800) B738

Qantas standard livery

VH-XZL

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Runway Royalty, 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

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the world\'s best-selling and most widely-used narrowbody jetliners. Qantas is a major 737 operator in Australia.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates more than 70 737-800s—very common in their fleet and worldwide.

Record Flights

Typical for domestic and short-haul international flights across Australia, New Zealand, and nearby Pacific routes.

Safety & Events

The Qantas 737-800 fleet is known for high safety standards; a few reports of minor technical incidents but no major accidents for Qantas 737-800s.

Future Outlook

Expected to be replaced gradually by Airbus A321XLR and 737 MAX; still in active service as of 2024.

Specifications

CFM56-7B26

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,665 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers (1-class max)

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

120 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85–89 dB on approach)

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