Boeing 737-800

13 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-XZG) lifts off from Sydney Airport on a bright morning, with various domestic and international traffic in view on the apron.

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Kiwi Aviation · 13 Apr 2026

Great angle!

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Standard Qantas livery

VH-XZG

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

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most successful and widely operated commercial jetliners; Qantas operates one of the largest 737-800 fleets in the world.

Fleet Rarity

The 737-800 is currently the backbone of Qantas\'s mainline domestic fleet, with dozens in service.

Record Flights

No major record flights for this type in Qantas service; used extensively on Australian domestic and regional international routes.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 has had a number of incidents worldwide but is regarded as having a strong safety record; none specifically involving this Qantas frame are noted.

Future Outlook

Still in regular service, but eventually to be phased out for newer 737 MAX or Airbus A321XLR types.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

12.6 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, ~86 dB LAmax (takeoff at sideline, typical)

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