CNS to HKG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is 5,567 km (3,459 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 30m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (HKG to CNS).
How far is it from Cairns to Hong Kong?
The great-circle distance between Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is 5,567 km (3,459 mi, 3,006 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 HKG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HKG is roughly northwest of CNS.
How is the CNS to HKG route written in code?
The pair is written CNS-HKG in IATA codes and YBCS-VHHH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairns International Airport is CNS (YBCS), Hong Kong International Airport is HKG (VHHH).
| CNS | HKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairns International Airport | Hong Kong International Airport |
| ICAO code | YBCS | VHHH |
| Country | Australia | Hong Kong |
| Elevation | 10 ft | 28 ft |
| Rank by connections | #290 | #20 |
YBCS starts with Y, the ICAO prefix for Australia; VHHH starts with V, the prefix for South and Southeast Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 18 ft (5 m) of each other.
Airlines flying CNS to HKG
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX | Cathay Pacific | CPA | Cathay | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AY, BA, JL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairns from Hong Kong?
Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are 5,567 km (3,459 mi, 3,006 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CNS to HKG?
A typical nonstop flight between CNS and HKG takes about 7h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HKG from CNS?
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) lies roughly northwest of Cairns International Airport (CNS).
Which airlines fly CNS to HKG?
1 airline appear on the CNS-HKG route in the open dataset, including Cathay Pacific.
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