Boeing 737-838 (Boeing 737-800)

13 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-XZF) rotates out of Sydney Airport on a clear morning, sporting the airline's iconic red kangaroo tail.

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Kiwi Aviation · 13 Apr 2026

Great angle!

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Aircraft

737-838 (Boeing 737-800) B738

Qantas standard livery

VH-XZF

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, 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

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most successful and widely used narrow-body jetliners, forming the backbone of many airlines\' short-to-medium haul fleets. Qantas operates one of the largest 737-800 fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a large fleet of 737-800s, so this is not rare within the airline.

Record Flights

Regularly used on busy domestic trunk routes and occasional international trans-Tasman flights; not typically used for record-setting range or duration flights.

Safety & Events

Qantas 737s have generally strong safety records. Some have experienced non-fatal incidents, such as minor mechanical or bird strike events, but nothing extraordinary with this frame.

Future Outlook

Still in active passenger service as of 2024, though Qantas is expected to order future replacements in the next decade.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B27

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162 passengers (2-class typical Qantas configuration)

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (~89-93 dB on approach)

Noise