Boeing 737-800

25 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-8VG) rotates off a wet runway at Sydney, with a Thai Airways A350 in the background.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-8VG

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Golden Hour Glory, Winglet Watcher, Weather Warrior, 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

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most popular narrow-body jets in commercial aviation and a workhorse for short to medium haul flights worldwide. Virgin Australia operates several of them as a mainstay of its domestic and short international routes.

Fleet Rarity

Very common — over 4,000 built. Virgin Australia\'s 737-800s are widely seen.

Record Flights

Not typically used for record flights due to its medium-haul mission, but some 737-800s have operated up to 7-hour ferry flights.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 type has a generally strong safety record but has had isolated non-fatal incidents globally. Virgin Australia\'s 737 fleet is highly regarded for reliability.

Future Outlook

Still widely in service but beginning to be replaced by 737 MAX models and A320neo family in some fleets over coming years.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m (with winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162–189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4–129.0 kN (27,300–28,400 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~84 dB on approach

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