Boeing 777-300ER

12 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER B-KQU in the rare 'Spirit of Hong Kong' 80th anniversary livery, seen taxiing at Sydney Airport.

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Domi · 12 Apr 2026

Amazing shot!

Kiwi Aviation · 12 Apr 2026

Fantastic shot!

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Aircraft

777-300ER B77W

Cathay Pacific \'Hong Kong 80th Anniversary\' / \'Spirit of Hong Kong\' special livery

B-KQU

Registration

Airline

Cathay Pacific Airways

CPA / CX

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Boeing Beginner, Widebody Wizard

4 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

Cathay Pacific\'s Boeing 777-300ER is a flagship long-haul aircraft and the type forms the backbone of their intercontinental fleet. This airframe is notable for its \'Spirit of Hong Kong\' special livery commemorating the airline\'s 80th anniversary.

Fleet Rarity

One of only a few 777-300ERs wearing a special anniversary livery for Cathay Pacific.

Record Flights

Cathay Pacific 777-300ERs operate ultra-long-haul routes, including Hong Kong to New York/JFK and Toronto—among the longest non-stop passenger routes.

Safety & Events

No major publicized incidents for this specific registration. Livery is notable; special schemes rarely appear.

Future Outlook

Active, still flying with Cathay Pacific as of 2024.

Specifications

GE90-115B

Engine

64.8 meters

Wingspan

73.9 meters

Length

13,650 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

396 passengers (typical 3-class config)

Capacity

351,535 kg

MTOW

18.5 meters

Height

512 kN (115,300 lbf)

Thrust

QC/2 for arrival, QC/4 for departure (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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