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19 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VZT) at taxiway in Sydney with city skyline background.

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Aircraft

737-838 (Boeing 737-800) B738

Qantas standard livery

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Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

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

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the best-selling airliners in history, widely used for short- and medium-haul flights.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a relatively large fleet of this type; not rare in its fleet or globally.

Record Flights

This type has been used on some of the longest commercial 737 routes in Oceania, including transcontinental flights in Australia.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 model is generally safe and reliable with some isolated incidents globally, but not specific to this frame.

Future Outlook

Still actively used and expected to remain in service for several more years.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx. 87-89 dB on approach)

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