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VH-VKL

Built 2015 · registered AU

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Representative photo of a Boeing 787Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Boeing 787 Dreamliner
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

(295 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
72
Last 90 days
210
Last seen
7 Nov 2026
Tracked since
17 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight6 Nov 2026 · 18h 13m
  • Tracked flight6 Nov 2026 · 1h 05m
  • Tracked flight5 Nov 2026 · 18h 37m
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 18h 57m
  • Tracked flight3 Nov 2026 · 17h 50m
  • Tracked flight2 Nov 2026 · 17h 48m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 1h 01m
  • Tracked flight30 Oct 2026 · 8h 22m
  • Tracked flight30 Oct 2026 · 18h 59m
  • Tracked flight30 Oct 2026 · 8h 35m

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-VKLAUACTIVE
    QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
    2015 – 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-VKL — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-VKL?

VH-VKL is a Boeing 787, built in 2015. Sprinkle's record for VH-VKL covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-VKL currently active?

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

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

VH-VKL carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 36238, the serial assigned to this Boeing 787 airframe when it was built.

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

VH-VKL's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C6BC3 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Boeing 787 broadcasts.