Airbus A350-900 · PlaneSpot

Log in Sign up

Cameron 🇳🇿

22 Jun 2026 · © Cameron P

TG486 departing YSSY (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) en route to Bangkok. 15/05/26

Spotting

4K

5 likes 1 comments

Comments (1)

Log in to leave a comment.

Mozza Aviation · 22 Jun 2026

Nice catch! ✈️

More like this

Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Airbus A350-941

A340-500

Boeing 777-3D7(ER)

Airbus A350-900

Airbus A350-941

Boeing 777-300ER

Airbus A350-941

Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Airbus A330-343

Airbus A350-941

Airbus A380-800

Aircraft

Thai Airways standard livery

Airline

Thai Airways International

Manufacturer

Gear

Canon EOS R50 RF800mm F11 IS STM

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Tail Fin Collector

4 badges earned

Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 74.0

Dramatic angle and bird formation add impact, but the aircraft is visibly soft—focus on the registration would boost this shot.

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY · Runway 16R

-33.9461, 151.1770

Open map

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Insights

Aviation History

A350-900 is a major long-haul twinjet, known for its advanced aerodynamics and fuel efficiency, flagship in the Thai Airways fleet.

Fleet Rarity

Thai Airways operates a modest fleet of A350s compared to larger operators, but the type itself is not rare.

Record Flights

Used on intercontinental ultra-long-haul flights, including routes between Asia and Europe or Australia.

Safety & Events

No major accidents reported for the A350-900 with Thai Airways as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service for many years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 kilometers

Range

905 kilometers per hour

Speed

325 passengers

Capacity

280,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

84,000 lbf (374 kN)

Thrust

QC/1 (approach), QC/2 (takeoff), ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

Noise