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VH-VKA

Built 2013 · registered AU

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This aircraft is a
Boeing 787
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
7,300 nm
Cruise speed
488 kt
Max speed
516 kt
Service ceiling
43,000 ft
Takeoff distance
2600 m
Landing distance
1520 m
Weights
MTOW
227,000 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
126,200 L
Dimensions
Length
56.7 m
Wingspan
60.1 m
Height
16.9 m
Capacity
Seats
381
Max passengers
381

Flight activity

(247 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
62
Last 90 days
184
Last seen
12 Nov 2026
Tracked since
11 May 2026
  • Tracked flight11 Nov 2026 · 8h 08m
  • Tracked flight11 Nov 2026 · 8h 31m
  • Tracked flight9 Nov 2026 · 8h 16m
  • Tracked flight8 Nov 2026 · 8h 33m
  • Tracked flight7 Nov 2026 · 8h 14m
  • Tracked flight6 Nov 2026 · 8h 14m
  • Tracked flight5 Nov 2026 · 19h 58m
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 8h 30m
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 8h 18m
  • Tracked flight2 Nov 2026 · 9h 31m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
1,330Boeing 787 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 97% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-VKAAUACTIVE
    QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
    2023 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

Operator history

(1)
  • Jetstar Airways
    Operator
    2026 – present
VH-VKA — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-VKA?

VH-VKA is a Boeing 787, built in 2013. Sprinkle's record for VH-VKA covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-VKA currently active?

Registry records list VH-VKA's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Boeing 787.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of VH-VKA?

VH-VKA carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 36227, the serial assigned to this Boeing 787 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for VH-VKA?

VH-VKA's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C6BB8 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Boeing 787 broadcasts.