CNS to DRW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 1,674 km (1,040 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (DRW to CNS).
How far is it from Cairns to Darwin?
The great-circle distance between Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 1,674 km (1,040 mi, 904 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CNS to DRW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DRW is roughly west of CNS.
Airlines flying CNS to DRW
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairns from Darwin?
Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) are 1,674 km (1,040 mi, 904 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CNS to DRW?
A typical nonstop flight between CNS and DRW takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DRW from CNS?
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) lies roughly west of Cairns International Airport (CNS).
Which airlines fly CNS to DRW?
2 airlines appear on the CNS-DRW route in the open dataset, including Jetstar Airways, Qantas.
Related routes
Other routes from Cairns (CNS):
Other routes from Darwin (DRW):
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