Boeing 737-800

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05 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VYF) on the taxiway at Sydney Airport, showing off its classic red and white livery.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Qantas standard livery

VH-VYF

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

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

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most popular narrow-body jet airliners, forming the backbone of many major airlines\' short-to-medium haul fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a substantial fleet of 737-800s; not rare within the airline or globally.

Record Flights

This type has operated on many short and medium-haul routes, including Australia\'s busiest city pairs for Qantas.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 fleet has had a strong safety record in Australia with Qantas; globally, the type has been involved in several notable incidents, but not this specific frame.

Future Outlook

Still in active service but likely to be phased out in the next decade as Qantas transitions to newer aircraft.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

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 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (~85-89 dB on approach)

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