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02 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Qantas 787-9 on route to Singapore

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Qantas standard livery

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Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Dreamliner Hunter, Widebody Wizard

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 is a next-generation, long-haul, twin-aisle, widebody jet, key to Qantas\' ultra-long-haul ambitions including non-stop flights between Australia, Europe, and North America.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas has a small fleet (approx. 14 as of 2024), but the 787-9 is common globally.

Record Flights

Qantas has used the 787-9 on several record-breaking ultra-long-haul flights, including non-stop Perth-London and experimental research flights such as New York-Sydney.

Safety & Events

Qantas 787-9s have been involved in Project Sunrise research flights testing human health and performance on ultra-long-distance routes.

Future Outlook

Still flying, core to Qantas international fleet, likely for many more years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

903 km/h

Speed

236-290 passengers

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

320 kN (72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Quieter than previous generation, compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 standards (~85-89 dB)

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