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VH-VKD

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

(313 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
19
Last 90 days
174
Last seen
23 Oct 2026
Tracked since
28 May 2026
  • Tracked flight23 Oct 2026 · 8h 51m
  • Tracked flight21 Oct 2026 · 6h 41m
  • Tracked flight21 Oct 2026 · 7h 14m
  • Tracked flight21 Oct 2026 · 16h 44m
  • Tracked flight20 Oct 2026 · 18h 13m
  • Tracked flight19 Oct 2026 · 7h 53m
  • Tracked flight19 Oct 2026 · 18h 51m
  • Tracked flight19 Oct 2026 · 8h 27m
  • Tracked flight18 Oct 2026 · 8h 02m
  • Tracked flight14 Oct 2026 · 8h 25m

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-VKDAUACTIVE
    QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
    2024 – 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-VKD — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-VKD?

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

Is VH-VKD currently active?

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

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

VH-VKD carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 36229, the serial assigned to this Boeing 787 airframe when it was built.

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

VH-VKD's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C6BBB — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Boeing 787 broadcasts.